duo-, du-
(Latin: two, double; a word element for the number "2")
conduplicate
deuce
double
1. Being twice as much in size, number, or value.
2. Consisting of two identical, similar, or equal parts.
3. Designed or intended for two people: "We reserved a double room at the hotel."
4. Describes bedding of a size that will fit onto a double bed.
5. Etymology: from Old French duble, from Latin duplus, "twofold"; from du-, "two" + -plus, "fold".
2. Consisting of two identical, similar, or equal parts.
3. Designed or intended for two people: "We reserved a double room at the hotel."
4. Describes bedding of a size that will fit onto a double bed.
5. Etymology: from Old French duble, from Latin duplus, "twofold"; from du-, "two" + -plus, "fold".
double-dealing (adjective) (not comparable)
Relating to dishonest or deceptive behavior: Manfred went to a double-dealing lawyer in order to claim a bigger refund for his car than the auto company was willing to pay.
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doublet
doubletalk
1. Evasive or ambiguous language.
2. Language that has no real meaning or has more than one meaning and is intended to hide the truth: "He accused the ambassador of diplomatic double-talk."
2. Language that has no real meaning or has more than one meaning and is intended to hide the truth: "He accused the ambassador of diplomatic double-talk."
doubloon
doubt
doubter
doubtful
doubtfulness
doubtingly
duagenarian, duogenarian, duagenary, duogenary
A reference to a person who is twenty to twenty-nine years old; someone who is in his/her twenties.
dual
dualism
