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dualistic

American  
[doo-uh-lis-tik, dyoo-] / ˌdu əˈlɪs tɪk, ˌdju- /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of dualism.

  2. dual; twofold.


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Etymology

Origin of dualistic

First recorded in 1795–1805; dual + -istic

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How did you approach playing such a complicated, dualistic guy?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2024

He first began overseeing the case in 2020, and over the months, a dualistic approach emerged: He was solicitous in the courtroom and scathing in written decisions.

From Seattle Times Feb. 16, 2024

Such dynamic juxtapositions are essential to Al-Sindy’s dualistic approach.

From Washington Post Dec. 23, 2022

We tend to think about groups in negative terms, and when you're making evaluative judgments about things, they tend to be dualistic, black-and-white and unequivocal.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2022

“If it is for your brother, it’s for you as well. That’s one place you dualistic types have it over the rest of us, eh?”

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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