duplex
/ˈduːplɛks/
adjective
- Having two parts or functions; double.
- They installed a duplex outlet that can power two devices.
- The duplex system allows data to flow in both directions at once.
- The duplex apartment had two separate entrances.
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noun
- A building divided into two separate living units, typically side by side or one above the other.
- They rented the upper unit of a duplex near the park.
- The duplex had two front doors, one for each apartment.
- Many families choose a duplex so they can live close to relatives.
- A system or device that allows two-way communication or operation in both directions at the same time.
- A duplex radio lets you talk and listen simultaneously.
- The printer has a duplex feature that prints on both sides of the paper.
- Duplex communication is essential for modern telephone networks.