CONTRAPLEX

Etymology

Adjective

contraplex (not comparable)

(telegraphy) Of message signals, passing in opposite directions at the same time.

Synonyms

• diplex

Source: Wiktionary


Con"tra*plex, a. [Contra- + -plex as in duplex.] (Teleg.)

Definition: Pertaining to the sending of two messages in opposite directions at the same time.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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