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duality

dua·lity

UK/d(j)uːˈælɪti/ US/duˈælʌti/ rare

noun

1.

being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses

  • “the dichotomy between eastern and western culture”
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2.

(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

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3.

(geometry) the interchangeability of the roles of points and planes in the theorems of projective geometry

Origin

From Latin duālitās. Equivalent to dual + -ity.

Phrases

  • Koszul duality
  • wave-particle duality

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