Definition of Duality

1. Noun. Being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses. "The dichotomy between eastern and western culture"

Exact synonyms: Dichotomy
Generic synonyms: Categorisation, Categorization, Classification
Derivative terms: Dichotomize, Dichotomous, Dual

2. Noun. (physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory.
Exact synonyms: Wave-particle Duality
Generic synonyms: Property
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Derivative terms: Dual

3. Noun. (geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry.
Generic synonyms: Exchangeability, Fungibility, Interchangeability, Interchangeableness
Category relationships: Geometry

Definition of Duality

1. n. The quality or condition of being two or twofold; dual character or usage.

Definition of Duality

1. Noun. A classification into two subclasses or opposed parts. ¹

2. Noun. (context: projective geometry) The interchangeability of points and planes. ¹

3. Noun. (mathematics physics) The mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Duality

1. the state of being twofold [n -TIES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Duality

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duality (current term)
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