English Explanatory Dictionary

duplicity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.
  2. The quality of being double or twofold.

Pronunciation

/duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ /dju-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-duplicity.wav

Word forms

duplicity duplicities

Etymology

From Latin duplicare (double). Equivalent to duplex + -ity.

Related words

duplicitous dupe double-cross
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