Antonyms of adj simplex
2 senses of simplex
Sense 1
simplex -- (allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time; "simplex system")
INDIRECT (VIA unidirectional) -> bidirectional -- (reactive or functioning or allowing movement in two usually opposite directions)
Sense 2
simplex -- (having only one part or element; "a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'")
INDIRECT (VIA simple) -> complex -- (complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs")
Similarity of adj simplex
2 senses of simplex
Sense 1
simplex -- (allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time; "simplex system")
=> unidirectional (vs. bidirectional) -- (operating or moving or allowing movement in one direction only; "a unidirectional flow"; "a unidirectional antenna"; "a unidirectional approach to a problem")
Sense 2
simplex -- (having only one part or element; "a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'")
=> simple (vs. complex) -- (having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved; "a simple problem"; "simple mechanisms"; "a simple design"; "a simple substance")