noun
multiplex
MUHL-tee-plehks
Multiplex (noun) means a large cinema building containing several separate screens. Example: “We caught the new release at the multiplex downtown.”
noun
1
A large cinema building containing several separate screens.
"We caught the new release at the multiplex downtown."
verb
1
To combine several signals or data streams so they can be sent together.
"The system multiplexes dozens of channels onto a single cable."
How to use multiplex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a cinema with many screens; technically, to interleave multiple signals into one.
Common pairings
at the multiplex
multiplex cinema
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Word forms
- Plural
- multiplexes
- Third person singular
- multiplexes
- Past tense
- multiplexed
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin multiplex, from "multi-" (many) plus "-plex" (fold).
Frequently asked questions
What does “multiplex” mean?
The word “multiplex” means a large cinema building containing several separate screens. In plain terms, most commonly, a cinema with many screens; technically, to interleave multiple signals into one.
How do you pronounce “multiplex”?
“Multiplex” is pronounced MUHL-tee-plehks (/ˈmʌl.tiˌplɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “multiplex” in a sentence?
Here is “multiplex” used in a sentence: “We caught the new release at the multiplex downtown.”
What part of speech is “multiplex”?
Depending on how it is used, “multiplex” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “multiplex” come from?
The word “multiplex” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin multiplex, from "multi-" (many) plus "-plex" (fold).
How many meanings does “multiplex” have?
“Multiplex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large cinema building containing several separate screens.
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