1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2
a
: 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
1
linguistics
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
linguistics
: a linguistic form in the dual
Synonyms
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Adjective
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
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Corinne Post, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
And that's on top of the strides the airport has made since McGraw took over as CEO in 2011, adding low-cost carriers and becoming a dual cargo hub airport with both one of the largest DHL hubs in the world and an Amazon air hub.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Tim Genske, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil For the folks who fancy both an oil cleanser and foaming cleanser, this gentle oil to foam facial cleanser duals as a multi-purpose body cleanser for dry to extra dry, sensitive skin.
—Shani Hillian, Essence, 8 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This stems from the dual challenges of attracting and retaining women in STEM, with many women citing a lack of equity and exclusion as reasons for leaving tech.
—Corinne Post, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
And that's on top of the strides the airport has made since McGraw took over as CEO in 2011, adding low-cost carriers and becoming a dual cargo hub airport with both one of the largest DHL hubs in the world and an Amazon air hub.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
The Rome Olympics in 1960 featured a dual in the decathlon between two men representing different countries who had also become good friends: Rafer Johnson of the United States and Yang Chuan-Kwang (C. K. Yang) of Taiwan.
—Tim Genske, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil For the folks who fancy both an oil cleanser and foaming cleanser, this gentle oil to foam facial cleanser duals as a multi-purpose body cleanser for dry to extra dry, sensitive skin.
—Shani Hillian, Essence, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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