Duplex vs. Simplex — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Duplex and Simplex
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Duplex
Twofold; double.
Simplex
In geometry, a simplex (plural: simplexes or simplices) is a generalization of the notion of a triangle or tetrahedron to arbitrary dimensions. The simplex is so-named because it represents the simplest possible polytope in any given space.
Duplex
Having two apartments, divisions, or floors.
Simplex
Consisting of or marked by only one part or element.
Duplex
Relating to or being a single assembly of machinery having two identical units that are capable of operating simultaneously or independently.
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Simplex
Of or relating to a telecommunications system in which only one message can be sent in either direction at one time.
Duplex
(Electronics) Of or relating to a communications mode, as in a telephone system, that provides simultaneous transmission and reception in both directions.
Simplex
(Mathematics) A Euclidean geometric spatial element having the minimum number of boundary points, such as a line segment in one-dimensional space, a triangle in two-dimensional space, or a tetrahedron in three-dimensional space.
Duplex
A house divided into two living units or residences, usually having separate entrances.
Simplex
(Linguistics) A word that has no affixes and is not part of a compound; a simple word.
Duplex
A duplex apartment.
Simplex
Single, simple; not complex.
Duplex
Something, such as a communications system, that is duplex.
Simplex
(telecommunications) Unidirectional.
Duplex
Double, made up of two parts.
Simplex
An analogue in a space of arbitrary dimensionality of the triangle or tetrahedron; the convex hull of n+1 linearly independent points in n-dimensional space; in other words, the triangle, tetrahedron etc., generalized to an arbitrary number of dimensions. Category:en:Higher-dimensional geometry
Duplex
(architecture) Having two floors
Simplex
(linguistics) A monomorphemic word, one without affixes.
Duplex
(architecture) Having two units, divisions, suites, apartments
Simplex
Allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time;
Simplex system
Duplex
(telecommunications) Bidirectional in two directions.
Duplex telegraphy
Simplex
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'
Duplex
(soil science) Having horizons with contrasting textures.
Duplex
A house made up of two dwelling units.
Duplex
(US) A dwelling unit with two floors
Duplex
(philately) A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
Duplex
(juggling) A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
Duplex
(biochemistry) A double-stranded polynucleotide.
Duplex
(geology) A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.
Duplex
To make duplex.
Duplex
To make into a duplex.
Duplex
To make a series of duplex throws.
Duplex
Double; twofold.
Duplex
Organized so that data may be transmitted in two opposite directions over the same channel; - of communications channels, such as data transfer lines between computers.
Duplex
To arrange, as a telegraph line, so that two messages may be transmitted simultaneously; to equip with a duplex telegraphic outfit.
Duplex
Something which is duplex; - used mostly in reference to a living unit, such as an apartment, in a building having two similar living units.
Duplex
A double-stranded region in a nucleic acid molecule. See deoxyribonucleic acid.
Duplex
A house with two units sharing a common wall
Duplex
An apartment having rooms on two floors that are connected by a staircase
Duplex
(used technically of a device or process) having two parts;
A duplex transaction
Duplex
Allowing communication in opposite directions simultaneously;
Duplex system
Duplex telephony
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