Doublet
noun
Two identical or similar things paired together.
The twins wore doublets of the same design for the party.
Often appears as...
- pair of doublets
- doublet twins
noun
A jacket or chest part of a suit, a close-fitting jacket worn in Europe especially during the Renaissance.
The actor for the play was in a period costume, complete with a colorful doublet.
Often appears as...
- renaissance doublet
- medieval doublet
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Historical
noun
In genetics, a pair of identical or similar genes located at corresponding locations on homologous chromosomes.
The doublet of genes in the DNA sequence plays a critical role in genetic mutation.
Often appears as...
- genetic doublet
- chromosome doublet
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Technical
noun
In optics, a type of lens made from two pieces of glass with different refractive indexes, to correct chromatic aberration.
The doublet lens in the microscope helps improve the accuracy of the observation.
Often appears as...
- optical doublet
- lens doublet
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Technical
noun
In gemology, a gem made of two parts, usually with a layer of gem-quality material on top of a less precious substrate.
The jeweler suggested that the antique ring had a doublet ruby, which was a common practice in those times.
Often appears as...
- gem doublet
- ruby doublet
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Technical
noun
Two identical or similar things paired together.
The twins wore doublets of the same design for the party.
Often appears as...
- pair of doublets
- doublet twins
noun
A jacket or chest part of a suit, a close-fitting jacket worn in Europe especially during the Renaissance.
The actor for the play was in a period costume, complete with a colorful doublet.
Often appears as...
- renaissance doublet
- medieval doublet
Usage tips
Historical
noun
In genetics, a pair of identical or similar genes located at corresponding locations on homologous chromosomes.
The doublet of genes in the DNA sequence plays a critical role in genetic mutation.
Often appears as...
- genetic doublet
- chromosome doublet
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In optics, a type of lens made from two pieces of glass with different refractive indexes, to correct chromatic aberration.
The doublet lens in the microscope helps improve the accuracy of the observation.
Often appears as...
- optical doublet
- lens doublet
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In gemology, a gem made of two parts, usually with a layer of gem-quality material on top of a less precious substrate.
The jeweler suggested that the antique ring had a doublet ruby, which was a common practice in those times.
Often appears as...
- gem doublet
- ruby doublet
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Identical Pairs
Doublet can refer to any two things that are exactly the same, often used in creative descriptions.
The artist painted a scene with doublets of swans on the lake.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizing Similarity
Used for emphasis on the identities or qualities the items share.
Mother bought doublets of shoes for both her daughters.
Pro Tip 1/2Identical Pairs
Doublet can refer to any two things that are exactly the same, often used in creative descriptions.
The artist painted a scene with doublets of swans on the lake.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizing Similarity
Used for emphasis on the identities or qualities the items share.
Mother bought doublets of shoes for both her daughters.
Pro Tip 1/2Identical Pairs
Doublet can refer to any two things that are exactly the same, often used in creative descriptions.
The artist painted a scene with doublets of swans on the lake.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizing Similarity
Used for emphasis on the identities or qualities the items share.
Mother bought doublets of shoes for both her daughters.
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were his bright red cheeks. He is blushing. He's blushing for his portrait being made! This must be a guy who blushes all the time. What is he thinking about that's making him blush? The third thing that made me stop in my tracks is his absolutely gorgeous doublet.
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Why is there a "b" in...
and doubtless, or doublet, and redouble, and doubloon. It turns out that if we look into their history, we can see that they both derive from the same Latin forms. The meaning of double, two, is reflected in a deep understanding of doubt.
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Tracy Chevalier: Finding...
were his bright red cheeks. He is blushing. He's blushing for his portrait being made! This must be a guy who blushes all the time. What is he thinking about that's making him blush? The third thing that made me stop in my tracks is his absolutely gorgeous doublet.
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Why is there a "b" in...
and doubtless, or doublet, and redouble, and doubloon. It turns out that if we look into their history, we can see that they both derive from the same Latin forms. The meaning of double, two, is reflected in a deep understanding of doubt.
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