multiplex (n.)

  1. communicates two or more signals over a common channel

  2. a movie theater than has several different auditoriums in the same building

    multiplex (adj.)

  1. many and varied; having many features or forms; manifold reasons; our manifold failings; manifold intelligence; the multiplex opportunities in high technology

    [ Syn: manifold ]

  2. having many parts or aspects; the multiplex problem of drug abuse'

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