DIPLEX

Etymology

Adjective

diplex (not comparable)

(telegraphy) Involving the transmission of two messages in the same direction at the same time.

Diplex and contraplex are the two varieties of duplex.

Source: Wiktionary


Di"plex, a. [Pref. di- + -plex, as in duplex.] (Teleg.)

Definition: Pertaining to the sending of two messages in the same direction at the same time. Diplex and contraplex are the two varieties of duplex.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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