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Definition of duality - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conceptstate of having two parts
- The duality of light as both a wave and a particle is fascinating..
2.
philosophysituation with two opposite ideas or feelings
- The duality of love and hate is often explored in literature.
3.
physicsTECH. wave-particle nature of matter and radiationTECH.
- Wave-particle duality is fundamental in quantum physics.
4.
mathematicsTECH. interchangeability of points and planes in geometryTECH.
- Duality in geometry allows for flexible theorem applications.
Expressions with duality
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quantum mechanics idea where things act like waves and particles
Wave-particle duality means light acts like both a wave and a particle.
Origin of duality
Latin, dualis (two) + -ity (state or condition)
Terms with duality included in their meaning
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duality
in both internal and external aspects
duality
enjoy advantages of conflicting situations
duality
the state of having two different aspects
duality
situation that seems enjoyable but has a serious aspect
duality
situation with both positive and negative aspects
logic
principles in logic showing duality between conjunction and disjunction
duality
having both good and bad qualities
duality
involving two parts or aspects
duality
having two contrasting aspects or characteristics
Examples of duality in a sentence
Quantum mechanics often deals with the duality of matter. The duality in her personality was intriguing. He struggled with the duality of his emotions. The duality of light puzzled early scientists. Duality is a key concept in modern physics. The duality principle simplifies complex geometric problems.
Understanding duality is crucial in advanced geometry.
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- French:dualité, dualité onde-particule, ...
- German:Dualität, Zweiheit, ...
- Italian:dualità, ambivalenza, ...
- Spanish:duplicidad, dualidad onda-partícula, ...
- Portuguese:dualidade, princípio da dualidade, ...
- Chinese:二重性, 二元性, ...
- Japanese:二重性, 対立性, ...
- Arabic:ثُنائِيَّة, الازدواجية, ...
- Hebrew:דּוּאָלִיּוּת, דּוּאָלִיזְם, ...
- Russian:дуальность, дуализм, ...
- Ukrainian:подвійність, двоякість, ...
- Hindi:द्वैत, द्वैतभाव, ...
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