HyperDic: duplex

English > 5 senses of the word duplex:
NOUNartifactduplex, duplex house, semidetached housea house with two units sharing a common wall
artifactduplex, duplex apartmentan apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase
ADJECTIVEallduplex(used technically of a device or process) having two parts
allduplexallowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously
VERBchangeduplexchange into a duplex
duplex > pronunciation
Soundsduw'pleh.ks
RhymesAix ... x / X: 35 rhymes with ehks...
English > duplex: 5 senses > adjective 1
Meaning(used technically of a device or process) having two parts.
Example"a duplex transaction"
BroadermultipleHaving or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual
English > duplex: 5 senses > adjective 2
MeaningAllowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously.
Examples
  • "duplex system"
  • "duplex telephony"
Categorytelecommunication, telecom(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
BroaderbidirectionalReactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions
Spanishdúplex
Catalandúplex
English > duplex: 5 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA house with two units sharing a common wall.
Synonymsduplex house, semidetached house
BroaderhouseA dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
Spanishduplex, dúplex
Catalanduplex, dúplex
English > duplex: 5 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase.
Synonymduplex apartment
Broaderapartment, flatA suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
Spanishduplex, dúplex
Catalandúplex
English > duplex: 5 senses > verb 1, change
Meaningchange into a duplex.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderconvertchange the nature, purpose, or function of something
Spanishconvertir en dúplex

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