duplex
Duplex (noun) means a house divided into two separate living units, or a single home with two floors. Example: “They rented one half of a duplex near the university.”
How to use duplex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething built or working in two matched parts — most commonly a two-family house.
Word forms
duplexed past tense, duplexes plural, duplices plural, duplexes singular
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They rented one half of a _____ near the university.
Etymology
From Latin duplex, "twofold," from duo ("two") plus plicare ("to fold").
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What does “duplex” mean?
The word “duplex” means a house divided into two separate living units, or a single home with two floors. In plain terms, something built or working in two matched parts — most commonly a two-family house.
How do you pronounce “duplex”?
“Duplex” is pronounced DOO-plehks (/ˈdu.plɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “duplex” in a sentence?
Here is “duplex” used in a sentence: “They rented one half of a duplex near the university.”
What part of speech is “duplex”?
Depending on how it is used, “duplex” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “duplex” come from?
The word “duplex” comes from Latin. From Latin duplex, "twofold," from duo ("two") plus plicare ("to fold").
Is “duplex” a common word?
“Duplex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “duplex” have?
“Duplex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a house divided into two separate living units, or a single home with two floors.
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