simplex meaning

UK US /ˈsɪmplɛks/ 2 syllables

simplex (adjective): allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time.

simplex has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

simplex as an adjective

  1. allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
    • simplex system

    Similar: unidirectional

  2. having only one part or element
    • a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'

    Similar: simple

How to pronounce simplex

simplex is pronounced /ˈsɪmplɛks/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in EX · 7-letter words

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