having many parts or aspects: the multiplex problem of drug abuse.
manifold; multiple: the multiplex opportunities in high technology.
Telecommunications. of, relating to, or using equipment permitting the simultaneous transmission of two or more trains of signals or messages over a single channel.
verb (used with object)
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.
verb (used without object)
to send several messages or signals simultaneously, as by multiplex telegraphy.
noun
a multiplex electronics system.
(in map making) a stereoscopic device that makes it possible to view pairs of aerial photographs in three dimensions.
Also called multiplex cinema,multiplex theater.a group of two or more motion-picture theaters on the same site or in the same building, especially a cluster of adjoining theaters.
Origin of multiplex
From Latin, dating back to 1550–60; see origin at multi-, -plex
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
(as modifier)a multiplex transmitter
a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar
(as modifier)a multiplex cinema
adjective
designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect
