Dualismus/duaˈlɪsmʊs/dualism; duality
Dualismus is a German noun that means dualism or duality. It is pronounced /duaˈlɪsmʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Dualismen".
Definitions
1.Doctrine that reality consists of two fundamental, often opposed, principles or substances(philosophy, religion)
a.Philosophy: belief in two basic opposing realities, such as mind and matter
Der Dualismus trennt Geist und Körper als zwei verschiedene Substanzen.—Dualism separates mind and body as two different substances.
b.Religion: doctrine affirming the world is ruled by two opposing forces (good and evil)
Im Zoroastrismus herrscht ein starker Dualismus zwischen Gut und Böse.—In Zoroastrianism, there is a strong dualism between good and evil.
2.Existence or division into two contrasting or complementary aspects(general, figurative)
a.General dual structure or division
Der Dualismus von Theorie und Praxis bestimmt unser Bildungssystem.—The dualism of theory and practice shapes our educational system.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Dualismus | die Dualismen |
| Genitive | des Dualismus | der Dualismen |
| Dative | dem Dualismus | den Dualismen |
| Accusative | den Dualismus | die Dualismen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Dualismus" mean in English?
- "Dualismus" means dualism or duality. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Dualismus"?
- "Dualismus" is pronounced /duaˈlɪsmʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Dualismus" der, die, or das?
- "Dualismus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Dualismus"?
- The plural of "Dualismus" is "Dualismen".
- What part of speech is "Dualismus"?
- "Dualismus" is a noun in German.
