Dual Definition & Meaning
dual
- adjective
- consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs; "an egg with a double yolk"; "a double (binary) star"; "double doors"; "dual controls for pilot and copilot"; "duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure"
- having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; "a double (or dual) role for an actor"; "the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence"- R.W.Emerson; "every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederick Harrison
- a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural); "ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek"
"Dual" in song lyrics
See how dual is used in real songs:
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"I doubt you really wanna dual"
Royal T f/ Big June — Servin' Fools -
"samsung dual"
AOL — AOL -
"racing master cylinder for sale dual"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with dual
Usage tips for "dual"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dual" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dual to find words that pair well.