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Definitions for Multiplex

[1] having many parts or aspects: the multiplex problem of drug abuse.
[2] manifold; multiple: the multiplex opportunities in high technology.
[3] Telecommunications . of, relating to, or using equipment permitting the simultaneous transmission of two or more trains of signals or messages over a single channel.
[4] 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.
[5] to send several messages or signals simultaneously, as by multiplex telegraphy.
[6] a multiplex electronics system.
[7] (in map making) a stereoscopic device that makes it possible to view pairs of aerial photographs in three dimensions.
[8] 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.
[9] telecomm 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
[10] a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar (as modifier ) a multiplex cinema
[11] designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect
[12] a less common word for multiple
[13] to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex

Words related to Multiplex

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

Words nearby Multiplex

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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

Word origin for Multiplex

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

Synonyms for Multiplex

collective, conglomerate, different, diverse, diversiform, heterogeneous, indiscriminate, legion, manifold, many, miscellaneous assorted, mixed, motley, multiform, multitudinal, multitudinous, numerous, populous, several, sundry, varied, variegated, various, voluminous