Twin: meaning, definitions and examples
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twin
[ twษชn ]
two identical beings
A twin is one of two children born to the same mother at the same time. Twins can be identical, meaning they are the same sex and look very similar, or fraternal, meaning they are different sexes and may not resemble each other as much. Twins often share a special bond and have a unique connection with each other.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- My sister and I are twins, and we have always been close.
- The twins were wearing matching outfits for the party.
- Being a twin has its challenges but also many benefits.
- Twins often develop their own secret language to communicate.
- The twin brothers finished each other's sentences.
Translations
Translations of the word "twin" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gรชmeo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผเคตเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Zwilling
๐ฎ๐ฉ kembar
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะปะธะทะฝัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ bliลบniak
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๅญ (ใตใใ)
๐ซ๐ท jumeau
๐ช๐ธ gemelo
๐น๐ท ikiz
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฅ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุฃู
๐จ๐ฟ dvojฤe
๐ธ๐ฐ dvojฤa
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่่ (shuฤngbฤotฤi)
๐ธ๐ฎ dvojฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ tvรญburi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะณัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แขแงแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษkiz
๐ฒ๐ฝ gemelo
Word origin
The word 'twin' has Old English origins, derived from the Germanic word 'twinnaz'. The concept of twins has fascinated people throughout history, with many cultures having myths and beliefs surrounding twins. Twins have been the subject of scientific study as well, with researchers exploring the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to twin births.
See also: Twins.