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DUPLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does duple mean? 

DUPLE (adjective)
  The adjective DUPLE has 1 sense:

1. consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairsplay

  Familiarity information: DUPLE used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DUPLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs

Synonyms:

double; dual; duple

Context example:

duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure

Similar:

multiple (having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual)


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