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- [doo-op-uh-lee, dyoo-]
- /duˈɒp ə li, dyu-/
- /djuː.ˈɒ.pə.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [doo-op-uh-lee, dyoo-]
- /duˈɒp ə li, dyu-/
Definitions of duopoly word
- noun plural duopoly the market condition that exists when there are only two sellers. Compare monopoly (def 1), oligopoly. 1
- noun duopoly A situation in which two suppliers dominate the market for a commodity or service. 1
- variable noun duopoly If two companies or people have a duopoly on something such as an industry, they share complete control over it and it is impossible for others to become involved in it. 0
- countable noun duopoly A duopoly is a group of two companies which are the only ones which provide a particular product or service, and which therefore have complete control over an industry. 0
- noun duopoly a situation in which control of a commodity or service in a particular market is vested in just two producers or suppliers 0
- noun duopoly control of a commodity or service in a given market by only two producers or suppliers 0
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Origin of duopoly
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; duo- + (mono)poly
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Parts of speech for Duopoly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
duopoly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
duopoly usage trend in Literature
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