Duplex

/ˈduplɛks/ noun verb adjective

A house made up of two dwelling units.

What it means

  1. (noun) A house made up of two dwelling units.
  2. (noun) A cancellation combining a numerical cancellation with a second mark showing time, date, and place of posting.
  3. (noun) A throwing motion where two balls are thrown with one hand at the same time.
  4. (noun) A double-stranded polynucleotide.
  5. (noun) A system of multiple thrust faults bounded above and below by a roof thrust and floor thrust.
  6. (verb) To make duplex.
  7. (verb) To make into a duplex.
  8. (verb) (juggling) To make a series of duplex throws.
  9. (adjective) Double, made up of two parts.
  10. (adjective) Bidirectional (in two directions). “duplex telegraphy”
  11. (adjective) Having horizons with contrasting textures.

Letter analysis

  • Duplex contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 16.

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What does Duplex mean?

A house made up of two dwelling units.

How many letters are in Duplex?

Duplex has 6 letters.

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