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simplex

adjective

Allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
X
Contains
IM
Scrabble score
18

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈsɪmplɛks

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Meaning

Definitions

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”

adjective

  1. 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’”

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Example Sentences

Simplex system
A simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound — like ‘boy’ compared with ‘boyish’ or ‘house’ compared with ‘houseboat’

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