Simple and Simplex

Simple

Simple adjective - Having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved.
Usage example: simple mechanisms

Simplex and simple are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simplex" instead an adjective "Simple".

Simplex

Simplex adjective - Having only one part or element.
Usage example: a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'

Simple and simplex are semantically related. You can use "Simple" instead an adjective "Simplex".
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