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duality

 

[ duːˈælɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy

The quality or character of being twofold; dichotomy.

Synonyms

dichotomy, twoness

Examples of usage

  • Duality is a fundamental concept in philosophy, representing the idea of two separate but interrelated entities.
  • The duality of good and evil is a common theme in many philosophical discussions.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The theory that the universe is composed of two basic, opposed substances.

Synonyms

contradiction, opposition

Examples of usage

  • The concept of duality in physics suggests that light behaves as both a wave and a particle.
  • Quantum mechanics introduces the idea of wave-particle duality, challenging traditional notions of matter.

Translations

Translations of the word "duality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dualidade

🇮🇳 द्वैतता

🇩🇪 Dualität

🇮🇩 dualitas

🇺🇦 дуальність

🇵🇱 dualizm

🇯🇵 二重性 (にじゅうせい)

🇫🇷 dualité

🇪🇸 dualidad

🇹🇷 ikilik

🇰🇷 이중성 (ijungseong)

🇸🇦 ازدواجية

🇨🇿 dualita

🇸🇰 dualita

🇨🇳 双重性 (shuāngchóngxìng)

🇸🇮 dualnost

🇮🇸 tvíeðli

🇰🇿 қосарлылық

🇬🇪 ორპირობა

🇦🇿 ikilik

🇲🇽 dualidad

Etymology

The word 'duality' originated from the Latin word 'dualis,' meaning 'of two,' and has been used in various fields such as philosophy, physics, and psychology to describe the concept of two separate but interconnected entities. The idea of duality has been a recurring theme in ancient and modern philosophical debates, exploring the relationship between opposing forces and the balance between them.

See also: dual.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,262, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.