Word Games Pro Dictionary
simplex
adjective
Allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈsɪmplɛks
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Meaning
Definitions
adjective
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
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’”
In context
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’
Check yourself
Practise This Word
Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.