[onlybeforenoun] having two parts or aspects:
his dual role as composer and conductor * She has dual nationality (= is a citizen of two different countries). * The piece of furniture serves a dual purpose as a cupboard and as a table.
seealsoDUAL-PURPOSE -< DOUBLE
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