DUALISTIC

dualistic, Manichaean

(adjective) of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of dualism; “a Manichaean conflict between good and evil”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dualistic (comparative more dualistic, superlative most dualistic)

Of or relating to dualism.

Anagrams

• alucitids

Source: Wiktionary


Du`al*is"tic, a.

Definition: Consisting of two; pertaining to dualism or duality. Dualistic system or theory (Chem.), the theory, originated by Lavoisier and developed by Berzelius, that all definite compounds are binary in their nature, and consist of two distinct constituents, themselves simple or complex, and possessed of opposite chemical or electrical affinities.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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GUILLOTINE

(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”


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