Translation guide
The English word "simplex" is primarily a technical term in mathematics, computing, and linguistics. It refers to a fundamental geometric shape, a one-way communication mode, or a simple linguistic form. This guide covers how to express these concepts in Japanese.
The simplest polytope in a given dimension, e.g., a triangle in 2D, a tetrahedron in 3D.
Standard mathematical term for a simplex.
n次元単体はn+1個の頂点を持つ。
An n-dimensional simplex has n+1 vertices.
Katakana loanword, common in academic contexts.
シンプレックス法は線形計画問題を解くアルゴリズムだ。
The simplex method is an algorithm for solving linear programming problems.
A one-way communication channel where data flows in only one direction.
Literally 'one-way communication', used in technical contexts.
このシステムは単方向通信のみをサポートしている。
This system only supports simplex communication.
Katakana term, often used in engineering.
シンプレックス通信では、送信機から受信機へ一方的にデータが送られる。
In simplex communication, data is sent unidirectionally from transmitter to receiver.
Abbreviation of 単方向通信, used in radio communication.
単信方式では同時に送受信できない。
In simplex mode, you cannot transmit and receive simultaneously.
A word that is not compound or derived; a simple, monomorphemic word.
Standard linguistic term for a simplex word.
「犬」は単純語だが、「番犬」は複合語だ。
"Inu" (dog) is a simplex word, but "banken" (watchdog) is a compound word.
Katakana term, occasionally used in linguistics.
シンプレックス語は形態素が一つだけの語です。
A simplex word is a word with only one morpheme.
The Japanese translation of "simplex" depends heavily on the field. In mathematics, 単体 is standard; in computing, 単方向通信 or シンプレックス通信; in linguistics, 単純語. When in doubt, use the katakana シンプレックス and clarify the domain.