Origin of multiplex

From Latin, dating back to 1550–60; see origin at multi-, -plex

OTHER WORDS FROM multiplex

mul·ti·plex·er, mul·ti·plex·or, noun

Words nearby multiplex

multiple-unit car, multiple-valued, multiple-valued function, multiplepoinding, multiplet, multiplex, multiplexer, multipliable, multiplicand, multiplicate, multiplication

British Dictionary definitions for multiplexer (1 of 2)

multiplexer

multiplexor

/ (ˈmʌltɪˌplɛksə) /

noun

computing a device that enables the simultaneous transmission of several messages or signals over one communications channel

British Dictionary definitions for multiplexer (2 of 2)

multiplex
/ (ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks) /

noun

telecomm
  1. 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
  2. (as modifier)a multiplex transmitter
  1. a purpose-built complex containing a number of cinemas and usually a restaurant or bar
  2. (as modifier)a multiplex cinema

adjective

designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect
a less common word for multiple

verb

to send (messages or signals) or (of messages or signals) be sent by multiplex

Word Origin for multiplex

C16: from Latin: having many folds, from multi- + plicāre to fold