dual

UK
/ˈdjuːəl/
US
/ˈduːəl/
dualnoun
duals
pl
UK
/ˈdjuː.əl/
US
/ˈduː.əl/
Translations
The dual nature of the project made it both challenging and rewarding.
Двойственность проекта делала его одновременно сложным и полезным.
Definitions
A mathematical or logical concept that is related to another by a specific transformation.
In geometry, the dual of a polyhedron is another polyhedron.
The grammatical number that denotes exactly two items or persons, as opposed to singular or plural.
In Classical Arabic, the dual is marked by a specific suffix attached to the noun.
dualadjective
more dual
Comp.
most dual
Super.
UK
/ˈdjuːəl/
US
/ˈduːəl/
Generally not comparable.
Translations
The machine has a dual function.
Машина имеет двойную функцию.
He was known for his dual personality.
Он был известен своей двуличной личностью.
Additional translations
Definitions
Consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
The car has a dual exhaust system for better performance.
Having a double nature or character.
She has a dual role as both a mother and a teacher.
Relating to or involving two people or things.
The dual ownership of the property made decision-making complicated.
Grammar: relating to or denoting the grammatical number that refers to exactly two items.
In some Slavic languages, special dual forms are used for nouns referring to two objects.