duplet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈduplət/ (US)
- /ˈdjuːplɪt/
Etymology
Mid-17th century. From Latin duplus.
Meanings
- A group of two things. ▸ A tuplet of two notes played in the time of three.
- A group of two things. ▸ the set of two electrons, with antiparallel spins, in the same orbital
- (archaic) An empty box placed above the existing boxes of the beehive in order to allow the colony to expand or store additional honey.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| duplets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
couple (group of two things) · super · pair
Translations (1)
ro duolet ((music) group of two notes played in place of three)