two-sided

[ too-sahy-did ]

/ ˈtuˈsaɪ dɪd /

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adjective

having two sides; bilateral.

having two aspects or characters.

Words nearby two-sided

two-ply, two-point perspective, two-pot screamer, two-seater, two-shot, two-sided, two-speed, two-spirit, two-spot, two-spotted spider mite, two-star

Origin of two-sided

First recorded in 1860–65; two + side¹ + -ed³

OTHER WORDS FROM two-sided

two-sid·ed·ness, noun

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But such a profound policy shift deserves a two-sided debate.
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She, on the contrary, tends to oscillate between the opposite extremes of her two-sided nature.
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The two smal sides of the oblong chest cut in the upper part in pointed shape, have two glassed frames, and form a two-sided roof.
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Though not to create a two-sided impression it may be freely stated that he himself was the author of the inspired composition.
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The opponents of the ring, in this two-sided hold-up game, brought out another winning card.
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British Dictionary definitions for two-sided

two-sided

adjective

having two sides or aspects

controversial; debatablea two-sided argument

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two-sided

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for two-sided

adjective