SIMPLEX
\sˈɪmplɛks], \sˈɪmplɛks], \s_ˈɪ_m_p_l_ɛ_k_s]\
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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'"
By Princeton University
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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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(telecommunication) allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time; "simplex system"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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