Duality
noun
The quality or condition of having two parts or elements.
The duality of human nature is often depicted in literature, showing both good and evil sides.
Often appears as...
- duality of nature
- duality of purpose
noun
In mathematics, a situation where two seemingly different problems turn out to be the same.
In linear programming, duality provides a systematic way to consider a problem from a different perspective.
Often appears as...
- duality in geometry
- duality in linear programming
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Technical
noun
In physics, a property where phenomena can be explained in two different ways.
Light shows duality, acting both as particles and as waves.
Often appears as...
- wave-particle duality
- duality in quantum mechanics
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Technical
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In philosophy, a principle that mind and matter, or good and evil, are complementary or competing states that make up a unified whole.
Through the concept of duality, eastern philosophies often explore the balance of opposites.
Often appears as...
- duality of good and evil
- duality in eastern philosophy
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noun
The quality or condition of having two parts or elements.
The duality of human nature is often depicted in literature, showing both good and evil sides.
Often appears as...
- duality of nature
- duality of purpose
noun
In mathematics, a situation where two seemingly different problems turn out to be the same.
In linear programming, duality provides a systematic way to consider a problem from a different perspective.
Often appears as...
- duality in geometry
- duality in linear programming
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In physics, a property where phenomena can be explained in two different ways.
Light shows duality, acting both as particles and as waves.
Often appears as...
- wave-particle duality
- duality in quantum mechanics
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In philosophy, a principle that mind and matter, or good and evil, are complementary or competing states that make up a unified whole.
Through the concept of duality, eastern philosophies often explore the balance of opposites.
Often appears as...
- duality of good and evil
- duality in eastern philosophy
Usage tips
Academic
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Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Understand when to use 'duality' based on context, focusing on aspects like contrast or complementarity between parts.
Artists often explore the duality of light and shadow.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Concepts
Use 'duality' when discussing concepts that aren't physical but represent two opposing ideas or themes.
The novel explores the duality of love and hate.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Understand when to use 'duality' based on context, focusing on aspects like contrast or complementarity between parts.
Artists often explore the duality of light and shadow.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Concepts
Use 'duality' when discussing concepts that aren't physical but represent two opposing ideas or themes.
The novel explores the duality of love and hate.
Pro Tip 1/2Context Matters
Understand when to use 'duality' based on context, focusing on aspects like contrast or complementarity between parts.
Artists often explore the duality of light and shadow.
Pro Tip 2/2Abstract Concepts
Use 'duality' when discussing concepts that aren't physical but represent two opposing ideas or themes.
The novel explores the duality of love and hate.
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The health benefits of...
The nurse approaches with the needle, and it happens again, this torrent of four-letter words. He went from playing and laughing to screaming and crying, back and forth until the procedure was complete. For the first time, I experienced this odd duality of joy and suffering. But not for the last time.
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Einstein's miracle year...
showing that mysterious phenomena, such as the photoelectric effect, could be explained by his hypothesis. The idea was derided for years to come, but Einstein was simply twenty years ahead of his time. Wave-particle duality was slated to become a cornerstone of the quantum revolution.
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Paul Bloom: Can...
where these other sources of information can't bias us, which is why many orchestras audition musicians behind screens, so the only information they have is the information they believe should matter. I think prejudice and bias illustrate a fundamental duality of human nature.
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Sarah Rugheimer: The...
So basically, I'm stretched between two desires. I want to find alien life, but likely will not have a clear answer. And that's OK; science is nuanced and self-correcting. It's what I love about it. Science is about balancing this duality of skepticism and of hope.
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The power of venom --...
were full of adventure and exploration. And that's how I feel when I'm studying venom. It's a scientific adventure. We're boldly exploring this entity that connects nature and humanity. Another reason that I'm obsessed with venom is because of its duality.
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Military robots and the...
and worst of humanity. Only one character made it onto both The Terminator, a robot killing machine. And so that points to the fact that our machines can be used for both good and evil, but for me it points to the fact that there's a duality
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The myth of Pandora’s...
but Pandora’s burning curiosity also suggests the duality that lies at the heart of human inquiry. Are we bound to investigate everything we don’t know, to mine the earth for more – or are there some mysteries that are better left unsolved?
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Shekhar Kapur: We are...
How did I do it? Tell a story. So what is a story? A story is our -- all of us -- we are the stories we tell ourselves. In this universe, and this existence, where we live with this duality
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Anu Puusa: The case for...
Unheard of. Perhaps it's still a bit revolutionary. Cooperatives exist in a sweet spot between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. Their uniqueness is based on the idea of duality.
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Ash Beckham: When to...
Duality is the ability to hold both things. But the question Can we own our duality? Can we have the courage to hold both things? I work at a restaurant in town,
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The health benefits of...
The nurse approaches with the needle, and it happens again, this torrent of four-letter words. He went from playing and laughing to screaming and crying, back and forth until the procedure was complete. For the first time, I experienced this odd duality of joy and suffering. But not for the last time.
Video examples
Einstein's miracle year...
showing that mysterious phenomena, such as the photoelectric effect, could be explained by his hypothesis. The idea was derided for years to come, but Einstein was simply twenty years ahead of his time. Wave-particle duality was slated to become a cornerstone of the quantum revolution.
Video examples
Paul Bloom: Can...
where these other sources of information can't bias us, which is why many orchestras audition musicians behind screens, so the only information they have is the information they believe should matter. I think prejudice and bias illustrate a fundamental duality of human nature.
Video examples
Sarah Rugheimer: The...
So basically, I'm stretched between two desires. I want to find alien life, but likely will not have a clear answer. And that's OK; science is nuanced and self-correcting. It's what I love about it. Science is about balancing this duality of skepticism and of hope.
Video examples
The power of venom --...
were full of adventure and exploration. And that's how I feel when I'm studying venom. It's a scientific adventure. We're boldly exploring this entity that connects nature and humanity. Another reason that I'm obsessed with venom is because of its duality.
Video examples
Military robots and the...
and worst of humanity. Only one character made it onto both The Terminator, a robot killing machine. And so that points to the fact that our machines can be used for both good and evil, but for me it points to the fact that there's a duality
Video examples
The myth of Pandora’s...
but Pandora’s burning curiosity also suggests the duality that lies at the heart of human inquiry. Are we bound to investigate everything we don’t know, to mine the earth for more – or are there some mysteries that are better left unsolved?
Video examples
Shekhar Kapur: We are...
How did I do it? Tell a story. So what is a story? A story is our -- all of us -- we are the stories we tell ourselves. In this universe, and this existence, where we live with this duality
Video examples
Anu Puusa: The case for...
Unheard of. Perhaps it's still a bit revolutionary. Cooperatives exist in a sweet spot between the for-profit and nonprofit worlds. Their uniqueness is based on the idea of duality.
Video examples
Ash Beckham: When to...
Duality is the ability to hold both things. But the question Can we own our duality? Can we have the courage to hold both things? I work at a restaurant in town,
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Werner Heisenberg
German Physicist
It is seen that both matter and radiation possess a remarkable duality of character, as they sometimes exhibit the properties of waves, at other times those of particles. Now, it is obvious that a thing cannot be a form of wave motion and composed of particles at the same time - the two concepts are too different.
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Nicolas Cage
Actor
When I was eight, I would look at the cover of the 'Ghost Rider' comic book in my little home in Long Beach, California, and I couldn't get my head around how something that scary could also be good. To me it was my first philosophical awakening - 'How is this possible, this duality?
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Big K.R.I.T.
American Musician
I always revisit duality because I think it's a conflict we all have. I think we all leave our house and go to work, and we put on the cape and become superheroes. That's what we do. It's how we move through life and handle negativity: you do everything you can to stay away from it.
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Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Each of us has a very rich nature and can look at things objectively, from a distance, and at the same time can have something more personal to say about them. I am trying to look at the world, and at myself, from many different points of view. I think many poets have this duality.
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Patty Jenkins
American Director
I love that duality of Wonder Woman: that she both wants peace and means peace, but when push comes to shove and someone needs to be put down like a dog, that's what she would be willing to do.
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Bill Skarsgard
Swedish Actor
A character on screen that's the 'good guy' or the 'bad guy,' they're never interesting. There's got to be an internal struggle, the duality is important to find.
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Kevin Spacey
American Actor
Audiences grew to like this duality of feeling, where you're both championing a character and you're revolted by them.
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Juliette Lewis
American Actress
There' s a duality in myself, and it's also what I try and instill in my roles.
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Carlos Santana
Mexican Musician
Just as we have two eyes and two feet, duality is part of life.
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Kristian Nairn
Irish Actor
I have no difficulty with career duality!
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Werner Heisenberg
German Physicist
It is seen that both matter and radiation possess a remarkable duality of character, as they sometimes exhibit the properties of waves, at other times those of particles. Now, it is obvious that a thing cannot be a form of wave motion and composed of particles at the same time - the two concepts are too different.
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Nicolas Cage
Actor
When I was eight, I would look at the cover of the 'Ghost Rider' comic book in my little home in Long Beach, California, and I couldn't get my head around how something that scary could also be good. To me it was my first philosophical awakening - 'How is this possible, this duality?
Quote examples
Big K.R.I.T.
American Musician
I always revisit duality because I think it's a conflict we all have. I think we all leave our house and go to work, and we put on the cape and become superheroes. That's what we do. It's how we move through life and handle negativity: you do everything you can to stay away from it.
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Wislawa Szymborska
Polish Poet
Each of us has a very rich nature and can look at things objectively, from a distance, and at the same time can have something more personal to say about them. I am trying to look at the world, and at myself, from many different points of view. I think many poets have this duality.
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Patty Jenkins
American Director
I love that duality of Wonder Woman: that she both wants peace and means peace, but when push comes to shove and someone needs to be put down like a dog, that's what she would be willing to do.
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Bill Skarsgard
Swedish Actor
A character on screen that's the 'good guy' or the 'bad guy,' they're never interesting. There's got to be an internal struggle, the duality is important to find.
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Kevin Spacey
American Actor
Audiences grew to like this duality of feeling, where you're both championing a character and you're revolted by them.
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Juliette Lewis
American Actress
There' s a duality in myself, and it's also what I try and instill in my roles.
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Carlos Santana
Mexican Musician
Just as we have two eyes and two feet, duality is part of life.
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Kristian Nairn
Irish Actor
I have no difficulty with career duality!
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