Simplex Meaning

There are 2 meaning(s) for word Simplex

Meaning 1 : allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time

    Example : simplex system

Meaning 2 : having only one part or element

    Example : a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'