Doubleton
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Doubleton is a noun meaning (mathematics, rare) A set containing precisely two elements.
Meaning
(mathematics, rare) A set containing precisely two elements.
More Meanings
- (bridge) A pair of cards of the same suit, which are the only cards of that suit in a player's hand
Example Sentences
If she had had the doubleton ace of diamonds and a low club, she would have made a four-club splinter bid, showing four-card spade support, the values for game and a singleton or void in clubs.
Word Forms
- doubletons
Synonyms for doubleton
Depending on context, synonyms include span, yoke, brace, dyad, couple, pair.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dyad, duad, twosome, pair, couplet, distich.
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