dual - What does it mean?

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'dual' is a common misspelling of 'duel'

The correct spelling of 'duel'

ends with the letters 'el'.

This incorrect spelling 'dual'

ends with the letters 'al'.

'dual' Spelling Rule

The endings '-el' and '-al' are often confused. The ending of 'duel' instead of 'dual' has been determined by a mixture of which language the root word originated from (French, German, Latin, Greek, etc). The -al endings generally correspond to Latin.

Definition of 'duel' not 'dual'

English

Noun

(en-noun)

Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.

Historically, the wager of battle (judicial combat)

Any struggle between two contending persons, groups or ideas.

Verb

To engage in a battle.

Related terms

* duellist * duello * truel

See also

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