dual

Bridgezipf 4.28

Pronunciation

/ˈdjuːəl/(DYOO-ul)

Part of speech

adjectiveneutral

Chinese

双重的;两方面的(具有两个部分、作用或方面)

Definition

Having two parts, elements, or functions; combining two things.

Word family

  • duality/djuːˈælɪti/(n)二元性;双重性
  • dualism/ˈdjuːəlɪzəm/(n)二元论

Collocations

  • dual role
  • dual purpose
  • dual approach
  • dual nationality
  • dual function
  • dual mandate

Examples

  1. 1.She holds a dual role as both creative director and head of strategy, which gives her unusual influence in the organisation.
  2. 2.The project serves a dual purpose: meeting regulatory requirements while also improving the customer experience.

Synonyms

  • double/ˈdʌbəl/having two of something
  • twofold/ˈtuːfəʊld/having two parts
  • bilateral/baɪˈlætərəl/involving two parties

Etymology

from Latin "dualis," from "duo" (two)