Phrase guide

duale tantum

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /dʊˈɑːleɪˈtæntəm/
  • UK: /dʊˈɑːleɪˈtantəm/
  • UK: [dʊˈɑːleɪˈtant̩m]

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noun

Meaning 1

A noun (or specific sense of a noun) that can only occur in the dual, and which lacks forms for singular, plural, and any other number.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Latin duāle tantum (“dual as such; dual only”), from duāle + tantum.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Dualetantum — grammar: noun that can only occur in the dual
  • Polish: duale tantum — grammar: noun that can only occur in the dual