double

English

/ˈdʌb.əl/

adj
Definitions
  • Made up of two matching or complementary elements.
  • Of twice the quantity.
  • Of a family relationship, related on both the maternal and paternal sides of a family.
  • Designed for two users.
  • Folded in two; composed of two layers.
  • Stooping; bent over.
  • Having two aspects; ambiguous.
  • False, deceitful, or hypocritical.
  • Of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals.
  • (music) Of an instrument, sounding an octave lower.
  • (music) Of time, twice as fast.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French doble derived from Latin duplus (twofold, double).

Origin

Latin

duplus

Gloss

twofold, double

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