multiplex Synonyms & Antonyms
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Multiplex as an Adjective
Comprising several interleaved parts.
Having petals lying in folds over each other.
Having multiple members with a particular condition.
Multiplex as a Noun
A building or a place where several activities occur in multiple units concurrently or at different times.
A cineplex.
A throwing motion where more than one ball is thrown with one hand at the same time.
A grouping of program services as interleaved data packets for broadcast over a network or modulated multiplexed medium.
A kind of stereoscopic mapmaking instrument.
A building or a place where several activities occur in multiple units concurrently or different times.
(by extension) A large cinema complex comprising many (typically more than five, and often over ten) movie theatres or houses.
Throwing motion where more than one ball is thrown with one hand at the same time.
Multiplex as a Verb
To interleave several activities.
To combine several signals into one.
To convert (a cinema business) into a large complex, or multiplex.
To make a multiplex throw.
(juggling) To make a multiplex throw.
Word Forms & Grammar
multiplex (not comparable)
multiplex (plural multiplexes)
multiplex (third-person singular simple present multiplexes, present participle multiplexing, simple past and past participle multiplexed)
Words That Rhyme With Multiplex
Origin of Multiplex
Learned borrowing from Latin multiplex, from multi- + -plex.
Multiplex in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmʌl.tiˌplɛks/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | Comprising several interleaved parts |
| Plural | multiplexes |
| Verb forms | multiplexes, multiplexing, multiplexed |
How to Pronounce Multiplex
You say multiplex as /ˈmʌl.tiˌplɛks/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (mʌl).
Questions People Ask About Multiplex
Is multiplex an adjective or a noun?
Multiplex is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the plural of multiplex?
The plural of multiplex is multiplexes.
What is the past tense of multiplex?
The past tense of multiplex is multiplexed. The present participle is multiplexing.