dual-centred
|du-al-cen-tred|
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/ˌduːəlˈsɛntərd/
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/ˌdjuːəlˈsɛntrɪd/
having two centers
Etymology
'dual-centred' is a Modern English compound formed from 'dual' + 'centred'. 'dual' comes from Latin 'dualis' (from 'duo' meaning 'two'), and 'centred' derives from 'centre', ultimately from Latin 'centrum'.
'dual' was borrowed into English via Medieval/Modern Latin 'dualis' from Latin 'duo' meaning 'two'. 'Centre' came into English from Old French 'centre', from Latin 'centrum' (Greek 'kentron'), and 'centred' is the adjective/participle form added in Modern English; the compound 'dual-centred' is a later Modern English formation combining the two elements.
Individually, 'dual' originally meant 'of two' and 'centre/centrum' meant 'point of focus'; together the compound has retained the sense of 'having two central points' and extended metaphorically to divided focus or loyalties.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two centres or central points; having two focal points (literal/technical).
The design was deliberately dual-centred, with symmetrical features around two focal points.
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Adjective 2
divided in focus, loyalty, or attention between two people, places, ideas, or goals (figurative).
Her interests were dual-centred between her hometown and the city where she worked.
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