What is the meaning of simplex?

adjective

  • Allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time.
    • usage: "simplex system"
  • Having only one part or element.
    • usage: "a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound-like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'"
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