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Duplicity: meaning, definitions and examples

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duplicity

 

[ djuːˈplɪsɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,321, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.