Simplex
/ˈsɪm.plɛks/noun
Something consisting of a single part, layer, component, or dimension.
Did you know?In modern mathematics, a point, line segment, triangle, and tetrahedron are all examples of simplexes, each representing a single geometric building block.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*plek-
“To plait, weave, or fold together”
Classical Latin
Latin
plicāre
“To fold or bend”
Classical Latin
Latin
semel
“Once; one time”
Classical Latin
Latin
simplex
“Single, onefold, simple; literally formed from the idea of being folded once”
Medieval Latin
Latin
simplex
“Simple, undivided, or consisting of one element”
17th Century
English
simplex
“A technical term meaning single, simple, or consisting of one part”
Modern English
English
simplex
“A one-part structure; in mathematics, a fundamental geometric object such as a triangle or tetrahedron”