dual — consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈduːəl/
Korean meaning: 두 개의 부분이나 요소로 구성된, 이중의
Korean pronunciation: **듀**얼
Example Sentences
- My professor has a dual personality - super strict in class but hilarious during office hours!
- She holds dual citizenship in Korea and the United States.
- This jacket serves a dual purpose: it's fashionable and waterproof.
dual
ADJECTIVE//ˈduːəl//
consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects
💡 Concept
The spy lives a dual life — banker by day, secret agent by night.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈduːəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdjuːəl/
🌳Etymology
Rootdu-
Suffix--al
Origin
라틴어 'dualis'에서 유래했으며, 이는 'duo(둘)'에서 파생된 단어입니다. 고대 로마인들이 '둘'이라는 개념을 형용사로 만들어 사용한 것이 현대 영어까지 이어져 온 것입니다.
🎵Rhyme
fuelcrueljewel
fuel
cruel
jewel
🔗Collocations
dual purpose
dual nature
dual citizenship
dual monitor
dual role
dual system
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My professor has a dual personality - super strict in class but hilarious during office hours!”
“She holds dual citizenship in Korea and the United States.”
“This jacket serves a dual purpose: it's fashionable and waterproof.”
😄 Fun example
“Gaming with dual graphics cards makes my computer sound like a jet engine!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
doubletwinbinarytwo-foldduplicate
Antonyms
singlesoleunified
Related
duelduetduoduplicatedouble
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