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subduple

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Indicating one part of two; in the ratio of one to two.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • 3:6 is a subduple ratio, while 6:3 is a duple ratio.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: subdouble

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From sub- + duple.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: sous-double — indicating one part of two
  • Italian: sottodoppio — indicating one part of two
  • Latin: subduplus — indicating one part of two
  • Latin: subduplex — indicating one part of two