adj satadj.allconsisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairsSynset:double duple
Examples:- an egg with a double yolk
- a double (binary) star
- double doors
- dual controls for pilot and copilot
- duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
Antonyms:single
Derivationally Related Form:duality
Inherited Hypernyms:double
Similar to:multiple
adj satadj.allhaving more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities; public preaching and private influence - R.W.EmersonSynset:double three-fold threefold treble two-fold twofold
Examples:- a double (or dual) role for an actor
- the office of a clergyman is twofold
- every episode has its double and treble meaning"-Frederick Harrison
Antonyms:single
Inherited Hypernyms:double
Similar to:multiple
adj satadj.alla grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)Examples:- ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek
Antonyms:singular
Derivationally Related Form:duality
Inherited Hypernyms:dual
Similar to:plural