ˈdju:əlɪzm n. 1
being twofold; duality. 2 Philos.
the theory that in
any domain of
reality there are
two independent underlying principles, e.g.
mind and matter,
form and content (cf.
IDEALISM, MATERIALISM). 3 Theol. a the theory that the forces of
good and
evil are
equally balanced in the
universe. b the theory of the
dual (human and divine)
personality of
Christ. øødualist n. dualistic adj. dualistically adv.