Definitions

simplex

[sim-pleks] / ˈsɪm plɛks /

ADJECTIVE

elementary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

elemental fundamental rudimentary straightforward underlying

WEAK

ABCs abecedarian basal beginning child's play clear duck soup easy essential facile foundational initial introductory meat and potatoes original plain prefatory preliminary primary primitive primo simplest simplified substratal uncomplex uncomplicated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

additional advanced extra secondary

WEAK

abstruse complex complicated compound difficult hard intricate involved

ADJECTIVE

rudimental

Synonyms

WEAK

ABCs abecedarian basal basic beginning child's play clear duck soup easy elemental essential facile foundational fundamental initial introductory meat and potatoes original plain prefatory preliminary primary primitive primo rudimentary simplest simplified straightforward substratal uncomplex uncomplicated underlying

Example Sentences

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The biotech’s experimental cancer treatment is a genetically engineered version of the Herpes Simplex Virus type 1, the same virus that causes cold sores.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

"The time has come to launch these funds," said Hiromasa Mizushima, chief executive officer for Simplex Asset Management.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2023

In June, Elizabeth’s genetic tests came back, showing that she has EB Simplex, Generalized Severe.

From Washington Post • May 30, 2017

Goalkeeper Simplex Nthala saved an early penalty to deny the Hawks before Moses Chavula struck the only goal.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2011

Yet Simplex, for all that, had not the slightest wish to make the acquaintance of a monster which is, perhaps, a still more dreadful enemy than even a robber.

From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór

simplex

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