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Definition of duality

duality

/duːˈæl.ə.ti/
du · al · i · ty
Adverb:dually
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Plural:dualities
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Adjective:dual
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• noun

1

The quality or condition of being dual, or consisting of two parts, aspects, or natures.

Example

"The novel explores the duality of human nature through its conflicted protagonist."

2

An instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts, forces, or aspects of something.

Example

"Philosophers have long debated the fundamental duality between mind and matter."

3

In mathematics and physics, a symmetrical relationship between two theorems, structures, or physical descriptions that can be mapped onto one another, such as wave-particle duality.

Example

"Quantum mechanics relies heavily on the concept of wave-particle duality to explain the behavior of light."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English, from Late Latin dualitas, from Latin dualis ('dual'), derived from duo ('two').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Duality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/duality
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