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quadruplex

quadruplex

9.9
Having four parts or units
  • adjective
  • /kwɑːˈdruːplɛks/
translation icon : cuádruple
  • Some historic buildings feature quadruplex apartments with four separate units.

Examples

  • The architect proposed a quadruplex layout that incorporates four distinct spaces for different activities.

  • The quadruplex cable design allows for increased data transmission.

  • The engineer specified a quadruplex configuration for greater system reliability.

  • This quadruplex design is impressive!

  • The quadruplex model is revolutionary.

  • The new housing project includes several quadruplex units designed for families.

  • Our school plans to build a quadruplex science lab with four separate work areas.

Synonyms

quadruple
vsquadruplex
17 4.0

Made of four parts or four times larger

refers only to having four parts not multiplication
fourfold
vsquadruplex
3 5.1

Four times as much or having four parts

is the narrower term for simple four part composition
four-fold
vsquadruplex
1 4.6

Having four parts or being four times as large

denotes just having four parts rather than broader uses
quadrivalent
vsquadruplex
  • Specialized
1 8.2

Having four parts or affecting four different targets

is the simple four part description without medical action focus
quadruplicate
vsquadruplex
8.5

Having four parts

has identical meaning but is a different form
quaternary
vsquadruplex
7.6

Having four parts or members

is the general word for four parts without group emphasis
quadripartite
vsquadruplex
  • Formal
9.9

Having four different parts or groups

focuses on having four parts rather than specifically parties
four-membered
vsquadruplex
  • Specialized
8.2

A ring in a molecule that has four atoms or groups

is the broad term for any four part composition not just rings
4-membered
vsquadruplex
  • Specialized
8.9

A molecule with a ring made of four atoms or groups

is the general description for having four parts beyond chemistry

Antonyms

single
∞ 1.0

For one person or thing, not shared with others

duplex
  • Specialized
6.3

Having two parts or allowing movement in both directions at the same time

Surface Forms

quadruplex positive

Morphology

quadruplex = quadruple (semi-transparent) = quadru + plex

The root 'plex' is not a standalone English word, but the meaning of 'having four parts' is somewhat clear from 'quadruple'.

Etymology

Quadruplex comes from Latin parts quadru- 'four' and -plex 'fold', so it means 'fourfold' and is used for things with four parts, like a building or device with four separate units.