Search Dictionary:  

simplex

Pronunciation:  'simpleks

 Sponsored Links: 
 
Matching Terms:  simple, simple absence, simple authentication and security layer, simple eye, simple fraction, simple fracture, simple fruit, simple gateway control protocol, simple harmonic motion, simple interest, simple leaf, simple machine, simple mail transfer protocol, simple mastectomy, simple microscope, simple mindedness, simple multicast protocol, simple network management protocol, simple network management protocol version 2, simple network paging protocol, simple object access protocol, simple pendulum, simple phobia, simple pistil, simple protein, simple random sampling, simple regression, simple sugar, simple(a), simple-hearted, simple-minded, simpleness, simpler, simpless, simpleton, simplex method, simplex printer

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  (telecommunication) allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time; "simplex system"
  2. [adj]  having only one part or element; "a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'"
 
 Synonyms: simple, unidirectional
 

 

 

Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

1. Used to describe a communications channel that can only ever carry a signal in one direction, like a one-way street. Television is an example of (broadcast) simplex communication.

Opposite: duplex.

2. The simplex method.

 
 See Also: communications

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HYPERDICTIONARY.COM