First Known Use: 1567
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1duplex
adjective du·plex \ˈdü-ˌpleks also ˈdyü-\
Definition of DUPLEX
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: allowing telecommunication in opposite directions simultaneously
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Origin of DUPLEX
Related to DUPLEX
- Synonyms
- binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, double, twin, twofold
- Antonyms
- single
Other Biochemistry Terms
2duplex
verb
Definition of DUPLEX
transitive verb
: to make duplex
First Known Use of DUPLEX
1833
Rhymes with DUPLEX
3duplex
noun
: a building that is divided into two separate homes
: an apartment with two floors
Full Definition of DUPLEX
: something duplex: as a : a 2-family house b : duplex apartment c : a duplex molecule of DNA or of RNA and DNA
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First Known Use of DUPLEX
1922
DUPLEX Defined for Kids
duplex
noun du·plex \ˈdü-ˌpleks, ˈdyü-\
Definition of DUPLEX for Kids
: a house with two separate living spaces
Medical Dictionary
duplex
noun du·plex \ˈd(y)ü-ˌpleks\
Medical Definition of DUPLEX
: a molecule having two complementary polynucleotide strands of DNA or of DNA and RNA
—duplex adjective
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