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dualisticrelating to or characterized by dualism; having two opposing or contrasting aspects

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to or characterized by dualism; having two opposing or contrasting aspects

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌduəˈlɪstɪk/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's dualistic cooking philosophy: vegetables are punishment, desserts are rewards.
  • The film presents a dualistic view of technology as both liberating and enslaving.
  • Her dualistic personality made her the perfect lawyer: angel in the courtroom, devil in negotiations.

dualistic

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌduəˈlɪstɪk/]

relating to or characterized by dualism; having two opposing or contrasting aspects

Ancient philosophers debate a dualistic view of mind versus body in a marble hall.
💡 Concept

Ancient philosophers debate a dualistic view of mind versus body in a marble hall.

Being both realistic and artistic - a dualistic vision!
🎵 Rhyme

Being both realistic and artistic - a dualistic vision!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌduəˈlɪstɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdjuːəˈlɪstɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootdual
Suffix--istic

🎵Rhyme

realisticartisticstatistic
realistic
artistic
statistic

🔗Collocations

dualistic thinking
dualistic approach
dualistic philosophy
dualistic worldview
dualistic nature
dualistic framework

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's dualistic cooking philosophy: vegetables are punishment, desserts are rewards.

The film presents a dualistic view of technology as both liberating and enslaving.

😄 Fun example

Her dualistic personality made her the perfect lawyer: angel in the courtroom, devil in negotiations.

The dualistic nature of social media creates both connection and isolation simultaneously.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

binarypolarizeddichotomoustwo-sidedbipolar

Antonyms

unifiedmonisticholistic

Related

dualismdualitycontrastoppositiondichotomy

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