duplet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A group of two things.
A tuplet of two notes played in the time of three.
the set of two electrons, with antiparallel spins, in the same orbital
An empty box placed above the existing boxes of the beehive in order to allow the colony to expand or store additional honey.

/ˈdjuːplɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-duplet.wav

duplet duplets

Mid-17th century. From Latin duplus.

couple pair super

duplet rule

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