Dual — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈdü(-ə)l/ du·al

Meaning & Definition of Dual

Dual (adjective)

  1. denoting reference to two
  2. consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts, double
  3. having a double character or nature

Dual (noun)

  1. the dual number of a language
  2. a linguistic form in the dual

Dual (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. consisting of two members or parts that are usually joined

    "dual axles"

    similar: binary, bipartite, double, double-barreled, double-edged, duplex, twin, twofold
    related: mated, paired
    opposite: single
    near: unpaired

Related Entry: Dual carriageway (noun)

Dual carriageway is a different word from Dual. The synonyms below are for dual carriageway, not for dual.

  1. as in interstate, motorway

    similar: autobahn, autoroute, autostrada, interstate, motorway (chiefly British), superhighway, causeway, beltway, bypass, parkway, ring road (chiefly British), arterial, artery, avenue, boulevard, carriageway (British), drag, drive, expressway, freeway, high road, highway, pass, pike, road, roadway, route, row, street, thoroughfare, thruway, trace, turnpike, way, corniche, switchback, through street, high street (British), Main Street, backstreet, branch, bystreet, byway, crossroad, secondary road, shunpike, side road, side street, alley, alleyway, circle, lane, laneway (British), mews (chiefly British), place

Related Entry: Dual carriageways (noun)

Dual carriageways is a different word from Dual. The synonyms below are for dual carriageways, not for dual.

  1. as in interstates, motorways

    similar: autobahns, autoroutes, autostradas, interstates, motorways (chiefly British), superhighways, causeways, beltways, bypasses, parkways, ring roads (chiefly British), arterials, arteries, avenues, boulevards, carriageways (British), drags, drives, expressways, freeways, high roads, highways, passes, pike, roads, roadways, routes, rows, streets, thoroughfares, thruways, traces, turnpikes, ways, corniches, switchbacks, through streets, high streets (British), Main Streets, backstreets, branches, bystreets, byways, crossroads, secondary roads, shunpikes, side roads, side streets, alleys, alleyways, circles, lanes, laneways (British), mews (chiefly British), places

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dual

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dual:

binary, bipartite, double, double-barreled, double-edged, duplex, twin, twofold

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Dual

Words with the opposite meaning of Dual:

single

Related Words for Dual

mated, paired

Near Antonyms of Dual

unpaired

Origin & Etymology of Dual

Latin dualis, from duo two two

First known use: 1597

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dual

Words & Phrases Containing Dual

dual carriageway, dual citizenship, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, dual meet, dual-purpose

Frequently Asked Questions about Dual

What does "Dual" mean?

"Dual" means denoting reference to two. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: denoting reference to two.

What is another word for "Dual"?

Other words for "Dual" include binary, bipartite, double, double-barreled, double-edged, duplex, twin and twofold. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dual" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dual"?

There are 10 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dual". Common alternatives include binary, bipartite, double, double-barreled, double-edged, duplex, twin and twofold.

What is the opposite of "Dual"?

Antonyms of "Dual" include single. Near antonyms include unpaired.

How do you use "Dual" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dual" in a sentence: "dual axles".

Is "Dual" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dual" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Dual" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Dual" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Dual"?

"Dual" is pronounced /ˈdü(-ə)l/ and divided into syllables as du·al.