twinness

[twɪn.nəs]

twinness Definition

  • 1the quality or state of being a twin
  • 2the quality or state of being similar or identical

Using twinness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "twinness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The twinness of their appearance was striking.

  • Example

    The twinness of their personalities made them inseparable.

twinness Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with twinness

  • a DNA test used to determine whether twins are fraternal or identical

    Example

    The twinness test revealed that they were fraternal twins.

  • the close emotional bond that often exists between twins

    Example

    Their twinness bond was evident in the way they finished each other's sentences.

  • the phenomenon where identical twins raised apart have more similarities than fraternal twins raised together

    Example

    The twinness paradox has puzzled scientists for decades.

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Summary: twinness in Brief

The term 'twinness' [twɪn.nəs] refers to the quality or state of being a twin, as well as the quality or state of being similar or identical. It can describe physical or personality traits, and is often used in phrases like 'twinness test' and 'twinness bond.' The 'twinness paradox' is a phenomenon where identical twins raised apart have more similarities than fraternal twins raised together.