noun1. telecommunicationsa. the use of a common communications channel for sending two or more messages or signals. In frequency-division multiplex the frequency band transmitted by the common channel is split into narrower bands each of which constitutes a distinct channel. In time-division multiplex different channels are established by intermittent connections to the common channel
b. (as modifier)
a multiplex transmitter
2. a. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar
b. (as modifier)
a multiplex cinema
adjective3. designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect
4. a less common word for multiple
verb5. to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex
Word origin
C16: from Latin: having many folds, from
multi- +
plicāre to fold