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duplex Antonyms

Opposite of duplex

Because the opposite of duplex shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Capable of transmitting and receiving data simultaneously across a communication channel.

Usage Example

"We need a simplex connection to ensure real-time audio and video synchronization during the broadcast."

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simplex
unidirectional
Strong
one-way
half-duplex

• adjective (Context 2)

Having two main parts or elements; twofold or double.

Usage Example

"The machine features a simplex mechanism that allows it to operate twice as efficiently."

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simplex
single
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unitary
singular
monadic

• noun (Context 3)

A telecommunications or computing system that allows the transmission of data in two directions simultaneously.

Usage Example

"The network architecture relies on a simplex to handle heavy streams of incoming and outgoing traffic without bottlenecks."

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simplex

• verb (Context 4)

To form a double-stranded molecule from two single complementary strands (especially in genetics).

Usage Example

"During the annealing phase of the experiment, the complementary RNA strands will denature to form a stable structure."

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denature
Strong
unwind
melt

Similar words to duplex

Words similar to duplex shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

full-duplex
double
twofold
dual
twinplex
hybridize
bidirectional
two-way
See all synonyms of duplex

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Duplex. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/duplex
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