dual vs figure

dual

noun
  • The dual number. 

  • Of a vector in an inner product space, the linear functional corresponding to taking the inner product with that vector. The set of all duals is a vector space called the dual space. 

  • Of an item that is one of a pair, the other item in the pair. 

  • Of a regular polyhedron with V vertices and F faces, the regular polyhedron having F vertices and V faces. 

adj
  • Characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components. 

  • Pertaining to a grammatical number in certain languages that refers to two of something, such as a pair of shoes. 

  • Exhibiting duality. 

  • Being the dual of some other category; containing the same objects but with source and target reversed for all morphisms. 

  • Being the space of all linear functionals of (some other space). 

  • Pertaining to two, pertaining to a pair of. 

verb
  • To convert from single to dual; specifically, to convert a single-carriageway road to a dual carriageway. 

figure

noun
  • A numeral. 

  • A visible pattern as in wood or cloth. 

  • A number, an amount. 

  • A drawing or diagram conveying information. 

  • A human figure, which dress or corset must fit to; the shape of a human body. 

  • A form of melody or accompaniment kept up through a strain or passage; a motif; a florid embellishment. 

  • The form of a syllogism with respect to the relative position of the middle term. 

  • A figure of speech. 

  • The appearance or impression made by the conduct or career of a person. 

  • A person or thing representing a certain consciousness. 

  • A horoscope; the diagram of the aspects of the astrological houses. 

  • Any short succession of notes, either as melody or as a group of chords, which produce a single complete and distinct impression. 

  • The representation of any form, as by drawing, painting, modelling, carving, embroidering, etc.; especially, a representation of the human body. 

  • A shape. 

  • Any complex dance moveᵂ. 

verb
  • To represent by a metaphor; to signify or symbolize. 

  • To write over or under the bass, as figures or other characters, in order to indicate the accompanying chords. 

  • To calculate, to solve a mathematical problem. 

  • To enter into; to be a part of. 

  • To think, to assume, to suppose, to reckon. 

  • To embellish with design; to adorn with figures. 

  • To embellish. 

  • To come to understand. 

  • To be reasonable. 

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