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Variant of multiplex

multiplex Definition

multi·plex (mul′tə pleks′)

adjective

  1. multiple, or manifold
  2. designating or of a system for transmitting or receiving simultaneously two or more messages or signals over a common circuit, carrier wave, etc.

Etymology: L, multiple

transitive verb

to send (messages or signals) by a multiplex system

noun

a complex of three or more film theaters in the same building, sharing management, projectionists, etc.

Related Forms:

multiplexer (mux or MUX) Telecom Definition
See MUX.