Definition of dual

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dual is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 5
  • dual is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 5
  • dual is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of dual


  • consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs (adjective)

    Examples

    1. dual controls for pilot and copilot

    Synonyms

    1. double
    2. duple
  • having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a double (or dual) role for an actor

    Synonyms

    1. double
    2. three-fold
    3. threefold
    4. treble
    5. two-fold
    6. twofold
  • a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural) (adjective)

    Examples

    1. ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek

See definition of dual in Merriam Webster