simplex
1 of 2adjective
sim·plex ˈsim-ˌpleks 
1
: simple, single
2
: allowing telecommunication in only one direction
a simplex system
simplex
2 of 2noun
plural simplexes
1
or plural simplices ˈsim-plə-ˌsēz or simplicia sim-ˈpli-sh(ē-)ə : a simple word
or simplicia sim-ˈpli-sh(ē-)ə : a simple word 2
: a spatial configuration of n dimensions determined by n + 1 points in a space of dimension equal to or greater than n
a triangle together with its interior determined by its three vertices is a two-dimensional simplex in the plane or any space of higher dimension
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Latin simplic-, simplex — more at simple
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing simplex
Medical Definition
simplex
see epidermolysis bullosa simplex, genital herpes simplex, herpes simplex, ichthyosis simplex, lichen simplex chronicus, periodontitis simplex
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