duplex | ||
1. | [ noun ] (housing) a house with two units sharing a common wall | |
Synonyms: | semidetached_house duplex_house | |
Related terms: | house | |
2. | [ adjective ] (telecommunication) allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously | |
Examples: | "duplex system" "duplex telephony" |
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Related terms: | telecommunication bidirectional | |
3. | [ adjective ] (used technically of a device or process) having two parts | |
Examples: | "a duplex transaction" |
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Related terms: | multiple | |
4. | [ noun ] (housing) an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase | |
Synonyms: | duplex_apartment | |
Related terms: | apartment | |
Similar spelling: |
Duplessis |