Synonyms for duality
duˈæl ɪ ti, dyu-du·al·i·ty

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1. dualitynoun

   Synonyms:
   dichotomy

2. dualitynoun

   A classification into two subclasses or opposed parts.

   Synonyms:
   dichotomy

3. dualitynoun

   The interchangeability of points and planes.

   Synonyms:
   dichotomy

4. dualitynoun

   The mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system.

   Synonyms:
   dichotomy

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1. dichotomy, dualitynoun

   being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

   "the dichotomy between eastern and western culture"

   Synonyms:
   wave-particle duality, dichotomy

2. duality, wave-particle dualitynoun

   (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

   Synonyms:
   wave-particle duality, dichotomy

3. dualitynoun

   (geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry

   Synonyms:
   wave-particle duality, dichotomy

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1. • Classification
   • Exchangeability
   • Geometry

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1. List of paraphrases for "duality":

   dualism

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How to use duality in a sentence?

1. Bruce Lee:

   To understand this fully, one must transcend from the duality of 'for' and 'against' into one organic unity which is without distinctions.

2. Bill Rausch:

   Our research shows that most people either view veterans as broken or heroic, and the majority of those people say they develop those perceptions based partially on television and movies, it’s this duality of extremes that really does n’t represent any of us. All veterans benefit when stereotypes about the PTSD-ridden or suicidal veteran are broken.

3. Joseph Slawek:

   The chaplaincy program is sort of duality thing going on.

4. Kamala Harris:

   And so, understand when we talk about democracy is on the ballot, it is.And the nature of democracy is such that I think there’s a duality, on the one hand, there’s an incredible amount of strength when a democracy is intact, in terms of what it can give its people to protect and fight for their individual rights and freedoms. In that way, it can have great strength in lifting people up.

5. Robert:

   This duality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versus passion, or mind and the "unconscious." There are moments in each of our lives when our verbal-intellect suggests one course, and our "heart" or intuition, another.