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Dual as an Adjective
Definitions of "Dual" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Dual" as an adjective (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Dual" as an adjective
Associations of "Dual" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Dual” are: double, duple, three-fold, threefold, treble, two-fold, twofold, binary

Dual as an Adjective

Definitions of "Dual" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “dual” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

A grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural.
(in some languages) denoting an inflection that refers to exactly two people or things (as distinct from singular and plural).
Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities.
Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs.
(of a theorem, expression, etc.) related to another by the interchange of particular pairs of terms, such as ‘point’ and ‘line’.
Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities- R.W.Emerson.
(in an aircraft) using dual controls.
Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.

Synonyms of "Dual" as an adjective (8 Words)

binary	Relating to, using, or denoting a system of numerical notation that has 2 rather than 10 as a base. A binary* star is a system in which two stars revolve around each other.*
double	Having two different roles or interpretations, especially in order to deceive or confuse. A double* binary star.*
duple	Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs. Duple or double time consists of two or a multiple of two beats to a measure.
three-fold	Three times as great or many.
threefold	Having three parts or elements. A threefold* increase.*
treble	Three times as great or many. A treble* row of red beads.*
two-fold	Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities- R.W.Emerson.
twofold	Having two parts or elements. The office of a clergyman is twofold* public preaching and private influence.*

Usage Examples of "Dual" as an adjective

Dual controls for pilot and copilot.
A dual flight.
A double (or dual) role for an actor.
Ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek.
Their dual role at work and home.
Dual-language texts in English and Italian.

Associations of "Dual" (30 Words)

biannual	Occurring or payable twice each year. The biannual* meeting of the planning committee.*
bifocal	A pair of glasses with bifocal lenses. Bifocal eyeglasses.
calculable	Capable of being calculated or estimated. Calculable odds.
colonnade	A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns.
consecutively	In unbroken or logical sequence. The drives are just numbered consecutively.
double	To double the degree. A double* room.*
doubled	Twice as great or many. The dose is doubled.
doubly	In a twofold manner. He was doubly* wrong.*
equilateral	Having all sides or faces equal. An equilateral* triangle.*
exponential	Of or involving exponents. An exponential* curve.*
four	A playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows four pips.
fourth	In the fourth place. Fourthly you must pay the rent on the first of the month.
math	Mathematics. She teaches math* and science.*
mathematics	The abstract science of number quantity and space either as abstract concepts pure mathematics or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering applied mathematics. A taste for mathematics.
multiple	A shop with branches in many places, especially one selling a specific type of product. Multiple ownership.
multiplication	A multiplicative increase. The multiplication* of four by three gives twelve.*
number	Place a limit on the number of. Every number* has a unique position in the sequence.*
once	On even one occasion; at all (used for emphasis. She was a dancer once.
ordinal	Relating to an ordinal number. Held an ordinal* rank of seventh.*
plural	The plural number. The first person plural.
polyhedron	A solid figure with many plane faces, typically more than six.
redouble	Double in magnitude, extent, or intensity. We will redouble* our efforts to reform agricultural policy.*
second	A speech seconding a motion. The second* violins.*
secondarily	As a secondary consequence; subsequently. The lesions often ulcerate and become secondarily* infected.*
three	One of four playing cards in a deck having three pips.
times	An arithmetic operation that is the inverse of division; the product of two numbers is computed. It was a sign of the times.
trillion	One million million in the United States. In England they call a trillion* a billion.*
triple	Hit a triple. The party more than tripled its share of the vote.
twice	Two times. The earl married twice.
twofold	Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities. A twofold* increase.*