dually

Variant of dual

dual definition

dual (do̵̅o̅′əl, dyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of two
  2. having or composed of two parts or kinds, like or unlike; double; twofold a dual nature

Etymology: L dualis < duo, two

noun

  1. dual number
  2. a word having dual number

Related Forms:

  • duality du·al′·ity (do̵̅o̅ al′ə tē, dyo̵̅o̅-) noun
  • dually du′·ally adverb

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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