twinning
twinning Lexical Profile
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• noun
The biological production of twin offspring, or the pairing of two similar things.
"The rate of natural twinning varies slightly among different human populations."
British A formal cooperative association established between two towns, cities, or institutions in different countries to promote cultural and commercial ties.
"The town council celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its twinning with a French municipality."
In crystallography, the symmetrical intergrowth of two or more crystals of the same mineral substance according to a specific geometric law.
"Polysynthetic twinning in plagioclase feldspar produces fine parallel striations visible under a microscope."
• verb
To link, pair, or combine two things closely together (present participle of twin).
"The program is twinning local schools with partner institutions abroad to encourage language exchange."
To wear identical clothing or share a matching appearance with someone else, either intentionally or by coincidence (present participle of twin; informal).
"We didn't plan it, but we ended up twinning in denim jackets today."
• adjective
Wearing matching clothing or having an identical appearance or style to another person (informal).
"The two sisters arrived at the party in twinning outfits and posed for a photo."