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Origin of multiplex

From Latin, dating back to 1550–60; see origin at multi-, -plex

OTHER WORDS FROM multiplex

mul·ti·plex·er, mul·ti·plex·or, noun

Words nearby multiplex

multiple-unit car, multiple-valued, multiple-valued function, multiple vision, multiple voting, multiplex, multiplexer, multipliable, multiplicand, multiplicate, multiplication
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Words related to multiplex

numerous, different, various, complicated, convoluted, cinema, movie house, manifold, motley, collective, conglomerate, legion, composite, compound, multiple, mosaic, diverse, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, many

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British Dictionary definitions for multiplex

multiplex
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks) /

noun

telecomm
  1. the use of a common communications channel for sending two or more messages or signals. In frequency-division multiplex the frequency band transmitted by the common channel is split into narrower bands each of which constitutes a distinct channel. In time-division multiplex different channels are established by intermittent connections to the common channel
  2. (as modifier)a multiplex transmitter
  1. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar
  2. (as modifier)a multiplex cinema

adjective

designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect
a less common word for multiple

verb

to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex

Word Origin for multiplex

C16: from Latin: having many folds, from multi- + plicāre to fold
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