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DUAL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition adjective noun adjective 2 adjective noun Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In dual 1 of 2 adjective du·​al ˈdü(-ə)l also ˈdyü-əl Synonyms of dual Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 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 dual 2 of 2 noun 1 linguistics : the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1 ) number of a language 2 linguistics : a linguistic form in the dual Synonyms of dual Relevance Adjective twin binary double See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of dual in a Sentence Adjective the dual purpose of the study She pursued dual careers in music and acting. Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Adjective The milestone comes as oil prices have surged higher over the past week amid a dual blockade by the United States and Iran of the Strait of Hormuz, the key chokepoint in the region for transiting crude and petroleum-based products out of the Persian Gulf. — Rob Wile, NBC news , 29 Apr. 2026 The Handling Speciale spec has been developed to bolster the Purosangue’s responsiveness, namely with suspension refinements and a fine-tuning of the eight-speed dual clutch transmission. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report , 29 Apr. 2026 Noun Wrestling – All-conference, team duals state champion. — Pioneer Press, Twin Cities , 14 Apr. 2026 Iowa, which is 49-1 in duals in its three seasons, has three top seeds — Reese Laramendy (145), Kennedy Blades (160) and Kylie Welker (171). — John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune , 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dual Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Latin dualis , from duo two — more at two First Known Use Adjective 1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1650, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Time Traveler The first known use of dual was in 1597 See more words from the same year Phrases Containing dual dual carriageway dual citizenship dual energy X - ray absorptiometry dual meet dual - purpose Rhymes for dual accrual nonfuel refuel renewal biofuel contextual nonrenewal nonsexual unusual cruel duel fuel See All Rhymes for dual Browse Nearby Words duad dual Duala See all Nearby Words Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 6 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition dual adjective du·​al ˈd(y)ü-əl 1 : consisting of two parts or elements : having two parts alike dual headphone jacks 2 : having a double character or nature a dual function dual citizenship duality d(y)ü-ˈal-ət-ē noun dually ˈd(y)ü-ə-lē adverb Etymology Adjective from Latin dualis "dual," from duo "two" — related to deuce , double , dozen More from Merriam-Webster on dual Nglish: Translation of dual for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 30 Apr 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! Merriam-Webster unabridged More from Merriam-Webster Word of the Day flamboyant See Definitions and Examples » Get Word of the Day daily email! Popular in Grammar & Usage See More More Commonly Mispronounced Words 5 Verbal Slip Ups and Language Mistakes Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'? The Difference Between 'i.e.' and 'e.g.' Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word? See More Popular in Wordplay See More The Longest Long Words List 9 Other Words for Beautiful The Words of the Week - May 1 Was 'nervous Nellie' a Real Person? 12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World See More Popular See More More Commonly Mispronounced Words The Longest Long Words List 9 Other Words for Beautiful See More Games & Quizzes See All Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once? Play Blossom Pick the best words! Play The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist Play Name That Tree! A quiz that’s all bark, no bite. Take the quiz See All