dual
adjective
UK/ˈdʒuː.əl/
US/ˈduː.ᵊl/
Definitions of dual adjective
- C1Before noun
consisting of two parts or combining two elements
This mobile phone has a dual function, serving both as a personal device and a company communication tool.
The success of this project hinges on the dual efforts of the team.
Her view on the matter is dual, with both optimistic and pessimistic aspects.
Phrases of dual adjective
- dual controls
two sets of controls in a vehicle, one for the person who is learning to operate the vehicle and one for the instructor
• The aircraft was equipped with dual controls.
- dual nationality/citizenship
The state of having nationality or citizenship in two countries concurrently.
• Many immigrants choose to maintain their original nationality while also becoming naturalized in a new country, resulting in dual nationality.