Duplex
The word duplex is predominantly used as an adjective and a noun. As an adjective it refers to any segment comprising two parts. and as a noun, it refers to a house with two floors.
Origin
It is not uncommon to see people pronounce the word “due-play”. This is because of the presence of the last letter x making it appear as a French word, and hence the need to render it silent. However, it is pronounced “doo-pleks”. The word duplex has its origins in the 16th Century from the Latin word duo (meaning) two) and plicare (meaning to fold).
Example
We found an eco-friendly duplex residence near the beach.
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