Double
/ˈdʌb.əl/noun
Consisting of two identical or similar parts or elements.
Did you know?In ancient magic practices, doubling an offering was believed to amplify its power and invoke stronger spiritual connections.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dwo
“the number two, a foundational numeral in early counting systems.”
Latin
Latin
duplus
“meaning twofold or double, often used in mathematical contexts.”
Old French
Old French
doble
“the same as Latin, relating to something that is twice as much.”
Middle English
Middle English
double
“to be twofold, often used in contexts of measurement or quantity.”
Modern English
English
double
“pertaining to something that has two identical parts or units.”