HyperDic: simplex

English > 2 senses of the word simplex:
ADJECTIVEallsimplexallowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
allsimplexhaving only one part or element
simplex > pronunciation
Soundssih'mpleh.ks
RhymesAix ... x / X: 35 rhymes with ehks...
English > simplex: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningAllowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time.
Example"simplex system"
Categorytelecommunication, telecom(often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
Broaderunidirectionaloperating or moving or allowing movement in one direction only
Spanishsímplex
Catalansímplex
English > simplex: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving only one part or element.
Example"a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like 'boy' compared with 'boyish' or 'house' compared with 'houseboat'"
BroadersimpleHaving few parts
Spanishsimple

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