dual
Bridgezipf 4.28Pronunciation
/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.She holds a dual role as both creative director and head of strategy, which gives her unusual influence in the organisation.
- 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)