Duplicity: meaning, definitions and examples
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duplicity
[ djuːˈplɪsɪti ]
in deceit
Deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter.
Synonyms
deceit, deception, dishonesty, duplicateness
Examples of usage
- She was caught in her duplicity when her lies were exposed.
- His duplicity knew no bounds, as he pretended to be friends with both parties while secretly working against them.
in appearance
The act of having two parts or layers that are the same; the state or quality of having two corresponding parts.
Synonyms
double, identical, matching, twin
Examples of usage
- The painting was so well done that it gave the illusion of duplicity, with the image appearing to have depth and dimension.
Translations
Translations of the word "duplicity" in other languages:
🇵🇹 duplicidade
🇮🇳 दोहरेपन
🇩🇪 Doppelzüngigkeit
🇮🇩 duplikasi
🇺🇦 подвійність
🇵🇱 dwoistość
🇯🇵 二重性 (にじゅうせい)
🇫🇷 duplicité
🇪🇸 duplicidad
🇹🇷 ikiyüzlülük
🇰🇷 이중성 (ijungseong)
🇸🇦 ازدواجية
🇨🇿 dvojitost
🇸🇰 dvojitosti
🇨🇳 两重性 (liǎngchóngxìng)
🇸🇮 dvojnost
🇮🇸 tvískinnungur
🇰🇿 қосарлық
🇬🇪 ორმაგობა
🇦🇿 ikiüzlülük
🇲🇽 duplicidad
Word origin
The word 'duplicity' originated from the Latin word 'duplicatus', which means 'doubled' or 'twofold'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The concept of duplicity has been explored in various literary works and philosophical discussions, highlighting the complexity of human behavior and the dual nature of existence.