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noun
The number of simplexes into which a structure can be divided.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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noun
Disorder.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
The tendency of a simple system to generate complex forms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
The act of establishing a simple interface for something that is complex.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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History
Etymology tree English simplex Proto-Indo-European *-teh2 Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh2ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English simplexity From simplex + -ity.
Blend of simplicity + complexity.
