English adjective: duplex | |||
1. | duplex (used technically of a device or process) having two parts | ||
Samples | A duplex transaction. | ||
Similar | multiple | ||
Antonyms | single | ||
2. | duplex allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously | ||
Samples | Duplex system. Duplex telephony. | ||
Similar | bidirectional | ||
Domain category | telecom, telecommunication | ||
Antonyms | unidirectional | ||
English noun: duplex | |||
1. | duplex (artifact) a house with two units sharing a common wall | ||
Synonyms | duplex house, semidetached house | ||
Broader (hypernym) | house | ||
2. | duplex (artifact) an apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase | ||
Synonyms | duplex apartment | ||
Broader (hypernym) | apartment, flat | ||
English verb: duplex | |||
1. | duplex (change) change into a duplex | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | convert | ||