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duality > 3 senses
NOUN1duality, dichotomyTwofold
2duality, wave-particle duality(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
3duality(geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry
duality > pronunciation
Soundsduwae'lahtiy
Rhymesability, abnormality, absentee, and 622 more rhymes in tiy...
duality > noun 1, group
MeaningTwofold. A classification into two opposed parts or subclasses.
Synonymsdichotomy
Broaderclassification, categorization, categorisation
Adjectivesdual; dual
duality > noun 2, attribute
Meaning(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.
Synonymswave-particle duality
Categoryphysics, physical science, natural philosophy
Broaderproperty
Adjectivesdual; dual
duality > noun 3, attribute
Meaning(geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry.
Categorygeometry
Broaderexchangeability, interchangeability, interchangeableness, fungibility

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