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- [muhl-tuh-pleks]
- /ˈmʌl təˌplɛks/
- /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pleks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [muhl-tuh-pleks]
- /ˈmʌl təˌplɛks/
Definitions of multiplex word
- adjective multiplex having many parts or aspects: the multiplex problem of drug abuse. 1
- adjective multiplex manifold; multiple: the multiplex opportunities in high technology. 1
- adjective multiplex Telecommunications. of, relating to, or using equipment permitting the simultaneous transmission of two or more trains of signals or messages over a single channel. 1
- verb with object multiplex Telecommunications. to arrange (a circuit) for use by multiplex telegraphy. to transmit (two or more signals or messages) by a multiplex system, circuit, or the like. 1
- verb without object multiplex to send several messages or signals simultaneously, as by multiplex telegraphy. 1
- noun multiplex a multiplex electronics system. 1
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Origin of multiplex
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
From Latin, dating back to 1550-60; See origin at multi-, -plex
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Parts of speech for Multiplex
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
multiplex popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for multiplex
adj multiplex
- complicated — If you say that something is complicated, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.
- convoluted — If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand.
- manifold — of many kinds; numerous and varied: manifold duties.
- composite — A composite object or item is made up of several different things, parts, or substances.
- conglomerate — A conglomerate is a large business firm consisting of several different companies.
noun multiplex
- cinema — A cinema is a place where people go to watch films for entertainment.
- movie house — a motion-picture theater.
- fleapit — a shabby public place, especially a run-down motion-picture theater.
- grind house — a burlesque house, especially one providing continuous entertainment at reduced prices.
adjective multiplex
- compounded — If something is compounded of different things, it is a mixture of those things.
- elaboration — The act or process of producing or refining with labor; improvement by successive operations; refinement.
- entangled — Simple past tense and past participle of entangle.
- mingled — Simple past tense and past participle of mingle.
- complex — Something that is complex has many different parts, and is therefore often difficult to understand.
Antonyms for multiplex
adj multiplex
- homogeneous — composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous: a homogeneous population.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- single — only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example.
adjective multiplex
- evident — Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
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