twinned

• Describe dos cosas que están estrechamente relacionadas, unidas en par o asociadas entre sí.

Describes two things that are closely linked, paired, or associated together.

1. Paired or matchedB2formal

   Joined or associated in a pair; closely linked or connected.

   gemelo

   • The two cities are twinned for cultural exchange.
   • The rings are twinned in design and material.
   • Their fates were twinned from the moment they met.

   Sinónimoscoupleddoubledualjoinedlinkedmatchedpairedtwin

   Antónimosaloneloneseparatesinglesolounpaired

2. CrystallographyC2formalscientific

   Describing two crystals that are intergrown in a symmetrical manner.

   maclado

   • The mineral sample shows twinned crystals.
   • Twinned structures are common in certain gemstones.
   • The geologist identified the twinned formation under the microscope.

   Sinónimostwin

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de unir, juntar o vincular dos cosas entre sí, o de asociar estrechamente o hacer corresponder dos elementos.

A verb used to indicate the act of pairing, joining, or linking two things together, or of being closely associated or matched.

1. To pair or join togetherB2formal

   To link or combine two things so that they are closely associated or work together.

   emparejar, unir en par

   • The two cities were twinned as part of a cultural exchange program.
   • The company twinned its new product with a popular service.
   • The architect twinned modern design with traditional materials.

   Sinónimosassociatecombineconnectcouplejoinlinkmatchpairuniteyoke

   Antónimosdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparatesplit

2. To give birth to twinsB2formal

   To produce two offspring at the same birth.

   Dar a luz gemelos

   • The sheep twinned this spring, giving birth to two healthy lambs.
   • The mare twinned, which is rare for horses.
   • The cat twinned and had two kittens.