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Synonyms for duplex

Grammar : Adj
Spell : doo-pleks, dyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdu plɛks, ˈdyu-

Définition of duplex

Origin :
  • 1817, "composed of two parts," from Latin duplex, from duo "two" (see two) + -plex, from Greek plax (genitive plakos) "flat surface." The noun sense of "house for two families; two-story apartment" is American English, 1922.
  • adj twofold
Example sentences :
  • The latter is a simple unpolar force, while the former is duplex or polar.
  • Extract from : « Fragments of science, V. 1-2 » by John Tyndall
  • Social progress is for the most part typified by this duplex or polar action.
  • Extract from : « Fragments of science, V. 1-2 » by John Tyndall
  • This is what is known as the double or duplex standard of sex morality.
  • Extract from : « Woman » by William J. Robinson
  • Would it be indexed generally, or by departments,—duplex or single?
  • Extract from : « The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 1 » by Elizabeth Bisland
  • Jim spent more of his time at his clubs than at his duplex home.
  • Extract from : « We Can't Have Everything » by Rupert Hughes
  • Has it not been cruel, scandalous, abominable to her and our friends at Duplex Street?
  • Extract from : « A Little World » by George Manville Fenn
  • In duplex telegraphy we use what is called a differential magnet.
  • Extract from : « Electricity and Magnetism » by Elisha Gray
  • There are some advantages in this duplex construction, and some disadvantages.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 » by Various
  • Leo Modena allotted to two characters his own duplex nature, his varying convictions.
  • Extract from : « History of the Jews, Vol. V (of 6) » by Heinrich Graetz
  • Objections to the duplex construction are: The strains are indirect, angular and intermittent.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 799, April 25, 1891 » by Various

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