I. ˈsimˌpleks adjective
Etymology: Latin simplic-, simplex — more at simple
1. : simple , single
2.
a. : having one representative of a given dominant gene — used especially of an autotetraploid; compare duplex 2
b. : having the gametic or haploid number of chromosomes
3. : allowing telecommunication in only one direction at a time
simplex system
— compare duplex 3
II. noun
( -es )
1. or plural sim·pli·ces -_pləˌsēz or sim·pli·cia simˈplish(ē)ə : a simple word — contrasted with complex
2. : a method of telecommunication employing only one direction of transmission at any one time
3. : a spatial configuration of n -dimensions determined by n + 1 points in a space of dimension equal to or greater than n
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
: to make simplex