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duality

UK
/djuːˈæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/duˈæl.ə.ti/
dualitynoun
dualities
pl
Translations
The duality of light, exhibiting both wave and particle characteristics, is a fundamental concept in physics.
La dualité de la lumière, qui présente à la fois des caractéristiques ondulatoires et corpusculaires, est un concept fondamental en physique.
Definitions
The quality or condition of being dual; having two parts, often with contrasting properties or characteristics.
The duality of light, exhibiting both wave and particle characteristics, is a fundamental concept in physics.
A situation in which two opposite ideas or concepts coexist or are contrasted.
The novel explores the duality of human nature, highlighting the conflict between good and evil within individuals.
In mathematics, a principle whereby one true statement can be transformed into another by interchanging certain concepts.
In projective geometry, the duality principle allows the interchange of points and lines in theorems.
Synonyms
duality
dichotomy
twofoldness
pairing
contrast
opposition
ambiguity
dualityadjective
UK
/djuːˈæl.ɪ.ti/
US
/duˈæl.ə.ti/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "duality gap", "duality mapping").
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Additional translations
dualSurtout en mathématiques et en optimisation.
Definitions
Relating to or involving the concept of duality.
The duality mapping is essential in convex optimization.
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