"contraplex" meaning in All languages combined

See contraplex on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: contra- + -plex Etymology templates: {{confix|en|contra|plex}} contra- + -plex Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} contraplex (not comparable)
  1. (telegraphy) Of message signals, passing in opposite directions at the same time. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Telegraphy Synonyms: diplex Related terms: duplex

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