multiplex

mul·ti·plex

 (mŭl′tə-plĕks′)

adj.

1. Relating to, having, or consisting of multiple elements or parts: "the whole complex and multiplex detail of the noble science of dinner" (Thomas Love Peacock).

2. Relating to or being a system of simultaneous communication of two or more messages on the same wire or radio channel.

n.

1. A multiplex communication system.

2. A building having a number of separate movie theaters that are usually accessed from a central lobby.

3. A dwelling with multiple separate units.

v. mul·ti·plexed, mul·ti·plex·ing, mul·ti·plex·es

v.intr.

To send messages or signals simultaneously using a multiplex system.

v.tr.

To send simultaneously using a multiplex system.

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[Middle English, a multiple, from Latin, various, complicated : multi-, multi- + -plex, -fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]

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multiplex

(ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks)

n

1. (Telecommunications) telecomm

a. the use of a common communications channel for sending two or more messages or signals. In frequency-division multiplex the frequency band transmitted by the common channel is split into narrower bands each of which constitutes a distinct channel. In time-division multiplex different channels are established by intermittent connections to the common channel

b. (as modifier): a multiplex transmitter.

2. (Commerce)

a. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar

b. (as modifier): a multiplex cinema.

adj

3. (Surveying) designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect

4. a less common word for multiple

vb

(Telecommunications) to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex

[C16: from Latin: having many folds, from multi- + plicāre to fold]

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mul•ti•plex

(ˈmʌl təˌplɛks)

adj.

1. having many parts or aspects.

2. manifold; multiple.

3. of, pertaining to, or using equipment permitting the simultaneous transmission of two or more trains of signals or messages over a single channel.

v.t.

4.

a. to arrange (a circuit) for use by multiplex telegraphy.

b. to transmit (two or more signals or messages) by a multiplex system, circuit, or the like.

v.i.

5. to send several messages or signals simultaneously, as by multiplex telegraphy.

n.

6. a multiplex electronics system.

7. (in map making) a stereoscopic device that makes it possible to view pairs of aerial photographs in three dimensions.

8. a building containing a number of motion-picture theaters or, sometimes, a cluster of adjoining theaters on the same site.

[1550–60; < Latin; see multi-, -plex]

mul′ti•plex`er, mul′ti•plex`or, n.

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multiplex

Past participle: multiplexed
Gerund: multiplexing

Imperative

multiplex

multiplex

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	multiplex - communicates two or more signals over a common channel telecom, telecommunication - (often plural) systems used in transmitting messages over a distance electronically
	2.	multiplex - a movie theater than has several different auditoriums in the same building movie house, movie theater, movie theatre, picture palace, cinema - a theater where films are shown
Adj.	1.	multiplex - many and varied; having many features or forms; "manifold reasons"; "our manifold failings"; "manifold intelligence"; "the multiplex opportunities in high technology" manifold multiple - having or involving or consisting of more than one part or entity or individual; "multiple birth"; "multiple ownership"; "made multiple copies of the speech"; "his multiple achievements in public life"; "her multiple personalities"; "a pineapple is a multiple fruit"
	2.	multiplex - having many parts or aspects; "the multiplex problem of drug abuse" complex - complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs"

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Translations

multiplexen

πολυκινηματογράφος

multiplexermultisallemultiplexmultiplexe

molteplicemultisala

멀티플렉싱하다

multiplex

[ˈmʌltɪˌpleks] N (also multiplex cinema) → multicines mpl

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multiplex

[ˈmʌltiplɛks] n (also multiplex cinema) → (cinéma m) multisalles m

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multiplex

n (= cinema) → Multiplexkino nt

adj (Tech) → Mehrfach-, Vielfach-

vi (Telec) → gleichzeitig senden

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multiplex

[ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks] n (also multiplex cinema) → cinema multisale m inv

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