duplex
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1du·plex

adjective \ˈdü-ˌpleks also ˈdyü-\

Definition of DUPLEX

1
a : having two principal elements or parts : double, twofold
b : having two complementary polynucleotide strands of DNA or of DNA and RNA
2
: allowing telecommunication in opposite directions simultaneously

Examples of DUPLEX

  1. <a duplex apartment with all of the bedrooms on the second floor>

Origin of DUPLEX

Latin, from duo two + -plex -fold — more at two, -fold
First Known Use: 1567

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2duplex

transitive verb

Definition of DUPLEX

: to make duplex

First Known Use of DUPLEX

1833

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3duplex

noun

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

Examples of DUPLEX

  1. We live in the brick duplex.

First Known Use of DUPLEX

1922

du·plex

noun \ˈd(y)ü-ˌpleks\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of DUPLEX

: a molecule having two complementary polynucleotide strands of DNA or of DNA and RNA
duplex adjective

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