duplex
|du/plex|
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🇺🇸
/ˈduːˌplɛks/
🇬🇧
/ˈdjuːˌplɛks/
twofold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'duplex' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'duplex,' where 'duo' meant 'two' and 'plex' meant 'fold.'
Historical Evolution
'duplex' changed from the Latin word 'duplex' and eventually became the modern English word 'duplex'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'twofold,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to housing and dual systems.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a house divided into two apartments, with a separate entrance for each.
They live in a duplex on the outskirts of the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45