dualism
noun
du·al·ism
ˈdü-ə-ˌli-zəm 
also ˈdyü-
1
: a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
2
: the quality or state of being dual or of having a dual nature
3
a
: a doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil
b
: a view of human beings as constituted of two irreducible elements (such as matter and spirit)
Examples of dualism in a Sentence
the dualism of human nature
the dualism of good and evil
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This major step towards potential religious dualism was stymied by British and National Congress opposition.
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Nahal Sheikh, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2024
And soon enough, a much churchier view — Cartesian dualism — emerged.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 4 June 2024
Her magically vibrant and simultaneously mournful and vulnerable painting expresses the dualism at the heart of her vision — and perhaps at the heart of existence itself.
—Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
When personal and professional growth is viewed with this lens, our endeavors cease to be measured by the restrictive system of dualism—failure or success.
—Neshica Bheem, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
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Nahal Sheikh, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 2024
And soon enough, a much churchier view — Cartesian dualism — emerged.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 4 June 2024
Her magically vibrant and simultaneously mournful and vulnerable painting expresses the dualism at the heart of her vision — and perhaps at the heart of existence itself.
—Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
When personal and professional growth is viewed with this lens, our endeavors cease to be measured by the restrictive system of dualism—failure or success.
—Neshica Bheem, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dualism
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dualism
noun
du·al·ism
ˈd(y)ü-ə-ˌliz-əm
1
: a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes (as mind and matter)
2
: a theory in hematology holding that the blood cells arise from two kinds of stem cells one of which yields lymphatic elements and the other myeloid elements
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