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duality

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /duˈæləti/ · UK /djuːˈæləti/

duality means: The state of having two different forms, sides, or qualities.

noun

TWO ASPECTSC1

The state of having two different forms, sides, or qualities.

  • The story explores the duality of her identity.
  • Scientists study the wave–particle duality of light.
  • His work reflects a duality between public duty and private desire.

How to use it: the duality of something (The novel explores the duality of human nature.)

Similar words: twofold nature

Common phrases: wave particle duality, duality of something, human duality, moral duality

COMPLEMENTARY PAIRC2

A pair of parts or groups that complete each other.

  • The two parts form a duality.
  • The philosopher describes body and mind as a duality.
  • Each member of this duality completes the other.

Similar words: complementary pair

Common phrases: complementary duality, philosophical duality, form a duality

Questions about duality

What does duality mean?

The state of having two different forms, sides, or qualities.

What is duality in other languages?

Türkçe: ikilik · Español: dualidad · Français: dualité · Deutsch: Dualität · Italiano: dualità · 日本語: 二面性

How do you pronounce duality?

In American English /duˈæləti/; in British English /djuːˈæləti/.

How do you use duality in a sentence?

The story explores the duality of her identity. Scientists study the wave–particle duality of light.

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