duplex

/ˈduplɛks/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
  • Simple pronunciation
noun

1. A house made up of two dwelling units.

2. A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.

3. A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.

4. A double-stranded polynucleotide.

5. A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.

verb

1. To make duplex.

2. To make into a duplex.

3. (juggling) To make a series of duplex throws.

adjective

1. Double, made up of two parts.

2. Bidirectional (in two directions).

"duplex telegraphy"

3. Having horizons with contrasting textures.

Antonyms

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