Definition of twinning Twinning

twin•ning

We found 11 definitions of twinning from 4 different sources.

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What does twinning mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

twinning - producing two offspring at a time
  biparous
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • twinning (Noun)
    action of the verb to twin.
  • twinning (Noun)
    giving birth to twins.
  • twinning (Noun)
    The pairing of similar objects.
  • twinning (Noun)
    The formation of twin crystal s.
  • twinning (Noun)
    The conversion of a road into a dual carriageway .
  • twinning (Verb)
    Present participle of twin.
  • twinning (Adjective)
    biparous.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • twinning (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Twin
  • twinning (n.)
    The assemblage of two or more crystals, or parts of crystals, in reversed position with reference to each other in accordance with some definite law; also, rarely, in artificial twinning (accomplished for example by pressure), the process by which this reversal is brought about.

Part of speech

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  • twinning, verb, gerund of twin (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

twinning in sign language
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