1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2
a
: consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double
families with dual incomes
held dual citizenship in France and the U.S.
a dual function
a dual exhaust system
b
: having a double character or nature
1
linguistics
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
linguistics
: a linguistic form in the dual
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Examples of dual in a Sentence
Adjective
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025
Kyrou’s the puck carrier of that combination, Holloway is a bit more of a shooter, and Schenn is a dual threat who helps facilitate play.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Century wrestling took the final two bouts of Tuesday's dual at Glenelg, including Grady Faye's pin in the final bout, to earn a two-point win.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The 29-year-old actor, who stars as Bob Dylan in the new film A Complete Unknown, took on dual roles as both host and musical guest for the night.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2025
Kyrou’s the puck carrier of that combination, Holloway is a bit more of a shooter, and Schenn is a dual threat who helps facilitate play.
—Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
Hagerty was healthy enough to make program history with its first duals state tournament victory.
—Steve Gorches, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
Century wrestling took the final two bouts of Tuesday's dual at Glenelg, including Grady Faye's pin in the final bout, to earn a two-point win.
—Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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