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duplexing

duplexing

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Turning one house into two separate homes for people to live in
  • noun
  • /ˈdjuːplɛksɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : división en dúplex
  • The city council approved the duplexing of several older homes to increase housing availability.

Examples

  • After purchasing the property, they began duplexing to create separate rental units.

  • Local regulations may affect the duplexing process in residential neighborhoods.

  • The architect specializes in duplexing old homes.

  • Are they considering duplexing their property?

  • The city council approved the duplexing of several older homes to increase housing availability.

  • Local regulations may affect the duplexing process in residential neighborhoods.

  • After purchasing the property, they began duplexing to create separate rental units.

Surface Forms

duplexing singular
duplexings plural

Morphology

duplexing = duplex (transparent) = duplex + ing

Formed by the base verb 'duplex' + '-ing'; the meaning 'the process of creating or adapting into a duplex dwelling' is directly derived from the base.

Etymology

Duplexing comes from the Latin word duplex, which means 'two' or 'double'. So duplexing in housing is the process of making one building into two separate homes.