dual

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /djʊəl/, SAMPA: /djU@l/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdu.əl/, SAMPA: /"du.@l/

• Audio (UK)

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• Homophone: duel

Adjective

Positive dual

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before a noun) A dual role, purpose, identity, etc. is one that has two parts, functions, or aspects.

   Mr. Gonzalez holds dual citizenship in Mexico and the United States.