ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Duplicity

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Duplicity is a noun meaning Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

Meaning

Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

More Meanings

  1. The quality of being double or twofold.

Example Sentences

For instance the rod-cone 'duplicity' of retinal function was first enunciated by the German microscopist Max Schultze in 1866 […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for duplicity

Depending on context, synonyms include double-dealing, fraudulence.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include double-dealing, fraudulence, deceit, deception, doublespeak, hypocrisy.

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