How Do You Spell TWINS?

Pronunciation: [twˈɪnz] (IPA)

The word "twins" is spelled with the letters T-W-I-N-S. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is transcribed as /twɪnz/. The "tw" sound is a voiceless dental fricative, created by placing the tip of the tongue against the upper teeth and blowing air through the gap. The "i" is a short vowel sound, and the "n" is pronounced with the tip of the tongue pressed against the back of the top teeth. The "s" is a voiceless alveolar fricative made by blowing air through a gap between the tongue and the upper teeth.

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TWINS Meaning and Definition

  1. Twins, noun

    Twins are two individuals born at the same time, usually as a result of the division or splitting of a single fertilized egg during pregnancy. The condition of being twins is known as twinning. Twins can share an identical genetic makeup and physical characteristics, making them identical twins, or they can have different genetic compositions and appearances, referred to as fraternal twins.

    Identical twins, also known as monozygotic twins, originate from a single zygote that splits during the early stages of development, resulting in two embryos with identical DNA. They typically look very similar and often have the same gender.

    Fraternal twins, on the other hand, are formed from two separate fertilized eggs. These non-identical twins share approximately 50% of their genetic material, similar to any siblings born at different times. Fraternal twins can have different genders and often display distinct physical characteristics.

    Twins can occur naturally, without any external intervention, or can be a result of various assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization. The likelihood of having twins can be influenced by factors such as maternal age, ethnicity, and family history of twinning.

    Twins can form an extraordinarily close bond due to their shared experiences and simultaneous growth from conception. They may exhibit unique communication patterns, mannerisms, and understandings with each other, often referred to as the "twin connection." Twins hold a special place in many cultures and societies and can be a subject of deep fascination and interest.

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Etymology of TWINS

The word "twins" is derived from the Old English word "twinn". The Old English word itself originated from the Proto-Germanic word "twinaz". This Proto-Germanic word is believed to have ultimately descended from the Proto-Indo-European root "*dwis", which means "double" or "twofold". This root also gave rise to words such as "two" and "double" in various Indo-European languages.

Idioms with the word TWINS

  • Catholic twins The idiom "Catholic twins" refers to a euphemistic term used to describe two children born very close in age, or siblings born less than nine months apart. This expression is derived from the belief that the Catholic Church strongly discouraged or prohibited the use of contraception, leading some couples to have multiple children in quick succession.
  • the Twins The idiom "the Twins" typically refers to a specific set of twins, whether famous, fictional, or known within a specific context. It may also have a literal meaning when referring to a pair of siblings who were born at the same time and share the same biological parents.

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Plural form of TWINS is TWINS

Conjugate verb Twins

CONDITIONAL

I would twin
we would twin
you would twin
he/she/it would twin
they would twin

FUTURE

I will twin
we will twin
you will twin
he/she/it will twin
they will twin

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have twinned
we will have twinned
you will have twinned
he/she/it will have twinned
they will have twinned

PAST

I twinned
we twinned
you twinned
he/she/it twinned
they twinned

PAST PERFECT

I had twinned
we had twinned
you had twinned
he/she/it had twinned
they had twinned

PRESENT

I twin
we twin
you twin
he/she/it twins
they twin

PRESENT PERFECT

I have twinned
we have twinned
you have twinned
he/she/it has twinned
they have twinned
I am twinning
we are twinning
you are twinning
he/she/it is twinning
they are twinning
I was twinning
we were twinning
you were twinning
he/she/it was twinning
they were twinning
I will be twinning
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you will be twinning
he/she/it will be twinning
they will be twinning
I have been twinning
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you have been twinning
he/she/it has been twinning
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I had been twinning
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he/she/it had been twinning
they had been twinning
I will have been twinning
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he/she/it will have been twinning
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I would have twinned
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you would have twinned
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I would be twinning
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you would be twinning
he/she/it would be twinning
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I would have been twinning
we would have been twinning
you would have been twinning
he/she/it would have been twinning
they would have been twinning

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