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How do you spell Duplicity?

Correct spelling

duplicity

Remember DUPLEX + CITY: two-faced like a duplex with double lives

Why is duplicity spelled this way?

From Latin duplicitas, doubleness. DUPLEX (twofold). Duplicity is being twofold — presenting one face while hiding another.

Common misspellings of duplicity

duplicatyduplicityduplcityduplicidy

Example

The politician's duplicity was exposed when his private emails contradicted his public statements.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell duplicity?+
The correct spelling is "duplicity". Remember DUPLEX + CITY: two-faced like a duplex with double lives
Is it duplicaty or duplicity?+
The correct spelling is "duplicity", not "duplicaty".

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