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dual

adj.
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈduəɫ// UK //djˈuːəl// du·al

adj. having two parts or serving two purposes at the same time.

adj. consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects; having a double character or nature.


SIMPLE

The car has a dual exhaust system.

CONTEXTUAL

She holds dual citizenship in both Canada and the United Kingdom, allowing her to work freely in both countries.

COMPLEX

The proposed legislation serves a dual purpose: it aims to stimulate economic growth while simultaneously providing a robust framework for environmental protection.

Synonyms
Origin

PIE word *dwóh₁ Borrowed from Latin dualis (“two”), from duo (“two”) + adjective suffix -alis.

Usage

Typically precedes the noun it modifies; frequently used in technical contexts like 'dual-core' or 'dual-purpose'.

Pitfall

a duals purposea dual purposeAdjectives in English do not take a plural form, even when describing something with multiple parts.

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