Duplex: meaning, definitions and examples

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duplex

 

[ หˆdjuหหŒplษ›ks ]

Noun / Adjective
Homes
Context #1 | Noun

real estate

A building that contains two separate living units, usually with one unit on top of the other.

Synonyms

semi-detached house, two-family house.

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Word Description / Examples
duplex

Used mainly in American English to describe a building that is divided into two apartments, each with a separate entrance.

  • They recently moved into a new duplex on Elm Street.
  • He bought a duplex to live in one unit and rent out the other.
two-family house

A term used to describe a house designed to accommodate two separate families, often used in real estate listings.

  • They are looking for a two-family house to accommodate their extended family.
  • The new development includes several two-family houses.
semi-detached house

Primarily used in British English to refer to a single building divided into two homes, sharing a common wall.

  • They live in a semi-detached house in the suburbs.
  • The semi-detached house offers more privacy than an apartment.

Examples of usage

  • The duplex has a one-bedroom unit on the first floor and a two-bedroom unit on the second floor.
  • She lives in a spacious duplex with her family.
Context #2 | Adjective

printing

Printing or writing on both sides of the paper.

Synonyms

double-sided, two-sided.

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duplex

In the context of printing or technology, refers to the ability to handle two-way communication or processing, such as in printers or network communication.

  • Our new printer supports duplex printing, which is more eco-friendly.
  • Duplex communication channels increase the efficiency of the network.
double-sided

Most often used for objects or materials that have two usable or functional sides, such as tape or printing paper.

  • I need double-sided tape to hang the posters.
  • Please print the documents on double-sided paper to save trees.
two-sided

Generally used to describe something that has two distinct sides or aspects, which can apply to physical objects or abstract concepts, and is less technical than 'double-sided'.

  • The two-sided coin was used to make the decision.
  • We need to consider the two-sided nature of the argument.

Examples of usage

  • This printer can automatically print duplex pages.
  • The duplex feature saves paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "duplex" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น duplex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคชเฅเคฒเฅ‡เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Duplex

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dupleks

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะฟะปะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dupleks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใƒฅใƒ—ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น (dyupurekkusu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท duplex

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dรบplex

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dublex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“€ํ”Œ๋ ‰์Šค (dyupeullekseu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุจู„ูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ duplex

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ duplex

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๅทฅ (shuฤnggลng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dupleks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรญbรฝli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัƒะฟะปะตะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฃแƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜ (dupleksi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dupleks

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dรบplex

Etymology

The word 'duplex' originated from the Latin word 'duplex', which means 'double' or 'twofold'. The term was first used in English in the early 19th century to refer to a building divided into two separate living units. Over time, 'duplex' has become commonly used in real estate and printing industries to describe various double-sided or two-unit structures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,891, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.