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duad

duad

9.9
Two things of the same kind seen as one
  • noun
  • /dʊæd/
translation icon : duada
  • The number three, the union of Monad and Duad, symbol of perfection and the Trinity (Butler 34), will signal the union of priest and magus, and is found persistently throughout Rojas' stow.

Examples

  • The artist created a sculpture based on the concept of a duad, illustrating the bond between two figures.

  • A duad represents two interconnected forces working together in harmony.

  • In mathematics, a duad can refer to a pair of numbers that are used to denote a relationship.

Synonyms

pair
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889 1.0

Two matching things considered together, like two socks

is the broad term for two items without requiring a match
couple
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308 1.0

Two things of the same kind considered together

is a neutral label for two similar items considered as one unit
twain
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  • Archaic
62 9.9

Two things of the same kind

is the common neutral expression for two items in normal use
twosome
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10 3.2

Two people who do things together, like walking or dancing

is the general term for two items, not focused on people
duo
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9 2.5

Two people or things that are closely connected and used together

is the neutral two-item term, not necessarily implying close link
brace
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  • Archaic
4 5.1

Two animals or things that form a pair

is the general two-item concept, not limited to those uses
dyad
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3 7.9

Two people or things that are close and form one unit

is the general term for any two items, not stressing association
couplet
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1 5.6

Two matching items kept or used together

is the wider notion of two items without implying similarity

Surface Forms

duad singular
duads plural

Etymology

The word duad comes from the root duo, which means 'two' and appears in familiar words like duo and duet. So a duad is simply a 'pair', two items thought of together.