twinned

[twind]

adjective

1. born two at one birth.

2. closely or intimately associated, joined, or united; coupled; paired.

Other Word Forms

• untwinned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of twinned¹

First recorded in 1600–10; twin ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Set in Vietnam in 2001 and focused, ostensibly, on its two eponymous characters, this is a film about mirrored visions of history and twinned versions of desire.

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Months at first, then anniversaries, birthdays twinned in the mental calendar with dates of death.

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The long arc of harassment, assault and murder of Palestinians by Jewish settlers is twinned with a shadow history, one of silence, avoidance and abetment by Israeli officials.

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One welcomed drivers to "Pot Hole City - twinned with Grand Canyon" and another named a roundabout "Pot Holy Island".

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His 65 marks his joint lowest round at a major as he twinned his trademark long drives with skilful play around the greens.

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