duality

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A classification into two subclasses or opposed parts.
  2. The interchangeability of points and planes.
  3. The mathematical equivalence of two seemingly different theoretical descriptions of a physical system.

Pronunciation

/d(j)uːˈælɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-duality.wav

Word forms

duality dualities

Etymology

From Latin duālitās. From dual + -ity.

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