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Definition duplex

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin duplex (“double, two-fold”), from duo (“two”) + plico (“fold together”); compare ????? (plék?, “twist, braid”).

Adjective

duplex (not comparable)

1. Double, made up of two parts.
2. (telecommunications) Bidirectional (in two directions).
3. (soil science) Having horizons with contrasting textures.

Noun

duplex (plural duplexes)

1. (US) A house made up of two dwelling units.
2. (philately) A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
3. (juggling) A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
4. (biochemistry) A double-stranded polynucleotide.
5. (geology) A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.

Verb

duplex (third-person singular simple present duplexes, present participle duplexing, simple past and past participle duplexed)

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

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