dual
adjective
du·al
| \ ˈdü(-ə)l
also ˈdyü-əl\
also ˈdyü-əl\
Definition of dual
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2a
: consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double
families with dual incomes held dual citizenship in France and the U.S. a dual function a dual exhaust system
b
: having a double character or nature
dual
nounDefinition of dual (Entry 2 of 2)
linguistics
1
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
: a linguistic form in the dual
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Other Words from dual
Adjective
dually
\ ˈd(y)ü-ə(l)-lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for dual
Synonyms: Adjective
binary, bipartite, double, double-barreled, double-edged, duplex, twin, twofold
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of dual in a Sentence
Adjective
the dual purpose of the study She pursued dual careers in music and acting.Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Still, the psychological thriller is faring even worse than Travolta's In a Valley of Violence (2016) and Killing Season (2013), both of which were also dual theatrical/VOD titles. — Pamela Mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, "Box Office: John Travolta Hits Career Low As 'The Fanatic' Bombs," 31 Aug. 2019 New turbochargers improve response and efficiency and the R mode in the 6-speed dual-clutch transmission has been calibrated for more aggressive downshifts for quicker exits from the corners. — Jeff Yip, Houston Chronicle, "Red-carpet rockets: Is 500 hp now theadmission price to supercar club?," 30 Aug. 2019 The team’s top two rushers and tacklers may have turned in their pads and helmets for good, but dual threat quarterback Weston Hill still has his equipment. — Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, "Preseason Colorado Prep Football Power 20: Valor Christian… isn’t No. 1?," 29 Aug. 2019 Ohio State needs an offensive line that can both protect dual-threat quarterback Justin Fields, a sophomore and first-time starter, and help J.K. Dobbins return to his freshman-year form in the backfield. — Nathan Baird, cleveland.com, "How and why Branden Bowen persevered to win another starting job for the Ohio State Buckeyes," 29 Aug. 2019 Within the past two months, Iranian authorities have detained two scholars with dual nationality: British Iranian anthropologist Kameel Ahmady and French Iranian researcher Fariba Adelkhah. — Ben Guarino, Washington Post, "Environmentalists filmed Iran’s vanishing cheetahs. Now they could be executed for spying.," 25 Aug. 2019 Within the past two months, Iranian authorities have detained two scholars with dual nationality: British Iranian anthropologist Kameel Ahmady and French Iranian researcher Fariba Adelkhah. — Ben Guarino, BostonGlobe.com, "Environmentalists filmed Iran’s cheetahs. They could be executed for spying.," 25 Aug. 2019 However as the son of Harry and Meghan, in whom there is huge interest, who is also biracial and who has dual nationality, Archie has the potential to become a role model for the less fortunate one day. — Kayleigh Roberts, Marie Claire, "Why Royal Experts Think Archie Harrison Will Follow in Princess Diana's Footsteps," 19 Aug. 2019 Since Ethiopia does not allow citizens to have dual nationalities, the latest round of reforms is seen as good news for the country’s 5 million-strong diaspora community as well as Ethiopians with foreign nationalities living inside the country. — Haleluya Hadero, Quartz Africa, "Ethiopia’s financial reforms hold promise for its diaspora business community," 10 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Last year, in his second season at Tenoroc, the wrestling team won district titles in both the state duals and individual tournaments. — Brant Parsons, orlandosentinel.com, "Podcast #27: Building a program with Tenoroc’s Anthony Cerullo," 19 Aug. 2019 The duals state championship will take place on Friday-Saturday, January 25-26, 2019 at Kissimmee Osceola High School. — Brant Parsons, OrlandoSentinel.com, "2018-19 high school wrestling season dates moved back a week," 13 Mar. 2018 Broadcasts: All duals will be shown live on WIAA.TV, a subscription service. — Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "WIAA state team wrestling preview," 1 Mar. 2018 After coming up short in the state duals, Riverdale has been getting ready for a state title run in the IBT. — Brant Parsons, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Class 2A state tournament preview and predictions," 28 Feb. 2018 Walker, who was named the coach of the year last week by the NWCA, was honored after the Braves won two team state titles this season — the first duals title and the IBT title to end the season. — Brant Parsons, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Joey Silva is Mr. Wrestling and Lake Gibson's Walker wins another award," 8 May 2018 The Owls went undefeated in their conference duals, and Saturday ran away with the title at the conference meet at Cedarburg despite the absence of three starters because of this or that. — Mark Stewart, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Short-handed Slinger wrestlers roll to North Shore title," 3 Feb. 2018 Alexander won its first duals and second traditional title in Class AAAAAA last year, and the Cougars are back on a championship pace in 2018. — AJC.com, "Dynasties at stake in 2018 state duals," 14 Jan. 2018 Hale, which shared the regular-season duals title with Menomonee Falls and Germantown, settled for third as a team in the tourney standings, logging 185.5 points and just finishing shy of Menomonee Falls (199) and Germantown (192.5). — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "West Allis Hale's Peyton Mocco caps off fourth consecutive Greater Metro title," 5 Feb. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dual.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for dual
dual
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of dual
: having two different parts, uses, etc.
: having two of something
See the full definition for dual in the English Language Learners Dictionary
dual
adjective
du·al
| \ ˈdü-əl
, ˈdyü-\
, ˈdyü-\
Kids Definition of dual
1
: having two different parts or aspects
Trees have a dual function of providing beauty and shade.
2
: having two like parts
The car has dual airbags.
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