>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Phonology

What does the root word du- mean?

The root word "du-" usually means two or double.

Here are some examples of words with the root "du-":

* Duet: A musical performance by two people.

* Duplicate: To make an exact copy of something.

* Dual: Having two parts or aspects.

* Duopoly: A market dominated by two companies.

* Duplex: A building with two separate living units.

Keep in mind that the meaning of "du-" can sometimes be slightly different depending on the specific word. For example, the word "durable" means "lasting for a long time", which isn't directly related to the idea of "two".

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.