English Words Starting With D

• dual highway

  nounC1 (Low frequency, specialized term)
  /ˌdjuːəl ˈhaɪweɪ/A divided highway with two separate roadways, each carrying traffic in opposite directions, typically separated by a median.
• dual monarchy

  nounC1/C2 (low frequency, specialized historical/political term)
  /ˌdjuːəl ˈmɒnəki/a form of government in which two separate kingdoms are ruled by the same monarch, while maintaining separate laws, parliaments, and administrations.
• dual personality

  nounMedium-Low
  /ˌdjuːəl ˌpɜː.sənˈæl.ə.ti/A state where an individual exhibits two distinct, contrasting sets of behaviours, attitudes, or social personas.
• dual sensory impairment

  nounLow
  /ˈdjuːəl ˈsɛnsəri ɪmˈpeəmənt/A condition involving significant impairment in both vision and hearing.
• dual space

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdjuːəl speɪs/In mathematics, particularly linear algebra and functional analysis, the set of all linear functionals (or linear forms) on a given vector space, itself forming a vector space.
• duala

  nounLow
  /ˈdwɑːlə/A Bantu language spoken by the Duala people of Cameroon.
• dualism

  nounC1
  /ˈdjuːəlɪzəm/The division of something into two opposed or contrasted aspects, such as mind and body, good and evil, or spiritual and material.
• duality

  nounC1
  /dʒuˈæl.ə.ti/The quality or state of having two parts or aspects; a twofold nature.
• duality principle

  nounRare
  /djuːˈæl.ə.ti ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/A fundamental concept that states that every object or phenomenon has two complementary aspects or perspectives, each necessary for a complete understanding.
• dualize

  verb-transitiveLow
  /ˈdjuːəlaɪz/To make or treat as dual; to convert into, or operate with, a pair or two-fold structure.
• duane

  nounRare (as a common noun). Low/Moderate (as a given name in certain English-speaking regions).
  /dweɪn/ or /duːˈeɪn/A male given name of Irish origin.
• duarchy

  nounRare
  /ˈdjuːɑːki/A political or governmental system ruled by two individuals (e.g., two monarchs or two authorities).
• duarte

  nounVery Low
  /ˈdwɑːteɪ/A Spanish and Portuguese surname of historical and geographical significance.
• duarte fuentes

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˈdwɑː.teɪ ˈfwen.teɪs/A proper noun, typically a personal name of Spanish or Portuguese origin.
• duathlon

  nounC1
  /djuːˈæθlən/An athletic event comprising two consecutive sports: running and cycling.
• dub

  nounverbverb-transitiveB2
  /dʌb/To give something a name or title; to add sound, especially dialogue or music, to a film or recording.
• dubai

  nounB1
  /duːˈbaɪ/A major city in the United Arab Emirates, known as a global business hub, luxury destination, and architectural marvel.
• dubawnt

  nounNot Applicable (Not found in frequency lists such as BNC, COCA, or Lextutor).
  /dəˈbɔːnt/ (hypothetical, based on spelling)The word "dubawnt" is not a standard word in the English language. It does not appear in any major contemporary English dictionaries, authoritative corpora, or established linguistic databases (e.g., OED, Merriam-Webster, Cambridge). It cannot be assigned standard linguistic data.
• dubbed

  adjectiveverbB2
  /dʌbd/To give a film, programme, or role a different soundtrack in another language, replacing the original dialogue; to give someone/something a name or nickname.
• dubbeltje

  nounLow (primarily in Dutch contexts or historical references)
  /ˈdʌbəltjə/A small Dutch coin, historically worth ten cents; a ten-cent piece.

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