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Grammar : Adj
Spell : sim-pleks
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪm plɛks



Definition of simplex

Origin :
  • "characterized by a single part," 1590s, from Latin simplex "single, simple, plain, unmixed, uncompounded," literally "onefold," from PIE root *sem- "one, together" (cf. Latin semper "always," literally "once for all;" Sanskrit sam "together;" see same) + *plac- "-fold," from PIE *plek- "to plait" (see ply (v.1.)). The noun is attested from 1892, "simple uncompounded word."
  • As in rudimental : adj elementary
  • As in elementary : adj simple, basic
Example sentences :
  • Simple, Simplex: without process, armature, or appendage of any kind.
  • Extract from : « Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology » by John. B. Smith
  • In many cases the Anglo-Saxon name was a simplex instead of a compound.
  • Extract from : « The Romance of Names » by Ernest Weekley
  • "Simplex munditiis" is the phrase that might be applied to them.
  • Extract from : « Battles of English History » by H. B. (Hereford Brooke) George
  • Simplex munditiis is the phrase that might be applied to them.'
  • Extract from : « A Short History of the Royal Navy 1217 to 1688 » by David Hannay
  • You will remember that the day I was at Simplex I took some sketches.
  • Extract from : « An Irishman's Difficulties with the Dutch Language » by N.A. Cuey-na-Gael
  • "The pastor of Great Leta and his wife," Simplex roared back.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Michal » by Mr Jkai
  • Simplex begged them to take his bundle with them, for he too wanted to get to Eperies.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Michal » by Mr Jkai
  • But if Simplex had not helped to shove on the sledge they would not have got so far as this.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Michal » by Mr Jkai
  • Simplex and the driver also took their places on the box-seat.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Michal » by Mr Jkai
  • Him, too, Simplex recognized by the hellebore he was munching.
  • Extract from : « Pretty Michal » by Mr Jkai

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