dual
0 antonyms and opposites of dual, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Made up of two parts, or relating to two of something.
How to use dual
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin dualis, from duo ("two").
Full origin of dual →Frequently asked questions
What does “dual” mean?
The word “dual” means made up of two parts, or relating to two of something. In plain terms, involving or made of two matching parts.
How do you pronounce “dual”?
“Dual” is pronounced JOO-uhl (/ˈdul/ in IPA).
How do you use “dual” in a sentence?
Here is “dual” used in a sentence: “The device has dual controls so two people can operate it at once.”
What is another word for “dual”?
Words with a similar meaning to “dual” include binary, double, twin and twofold.
What part of speech is “dual”?
Depending on how it is used, “dual” can be an adjective and a verb.
Where does the word “dual” come from?
The word “dual” comes from Latin. From Latin dualis, from duo ("two").
Is “dual” a common word?
“Dual” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dual” have?
“Dual” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made up of two parts, or relating to two of something.
What is the difference between "dual" and "duel"?
"Dual" is an adjective meaning having two parts or a double nature, as in "dual citizenship." "Duel" is a noun or verb meaning a formal fight or contest between two people; the two words sound alike but are unrelated in meaning.
What is the difference between "dual" and "double"?
"Dual" describes something that has two distinct parts or serves two roles, such as "dual controls." "Double" usually means twice as much of one thing or a doubled quantity, so a dual purpose means two purposes while a double portion means twice the amount.