contraplex

adjective

con·​tra·​plex

ˈkän‧trəˌpleks

: relating to or capable of sending two messages by telegraph in opposite directions at the same time compare diplex

Word History

Etymology

contra- + -plex (as in duplex)

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Rhymes for contraplex

• atriplex
• biconvex
• bottlenecks
• circumflex
• intersex
• multiplex
• unisex
• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex