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
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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Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
No dual executive Like other council members, Saint-Cyr had argued for the creation of a dual executive to lead the country during this third phase of the transition, which began after the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plunged Haiti deeper into chaos.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in the state, first partnered with Health and Welfare to usher in the duals program in 2014.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Powering our 2026 iX tester was the xDrive dual all-electric high performance motors, producing 650 horsepower and 811 lb-ft of torque.
—Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
No dual executive Like other council members, Saint-Cyr had argued for the creation of a dual executive to lead the country during this third phase of the transition, which began after the July 7, 2021, assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plunged Haiti deeper into chaos.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
Freedom, making its first duals state meet appearance, also rolled to victory, beating Wellington 44-23 despite missing a pair of key wrestlers.
—Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in the state, first partnered with Health and Welfare to usher in the duals program in 2014.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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