multi-stage
|mul-ti-stage|
B2
/ˈmʌlti steɪdʒ/
multiple phases
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multi-stage' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'stage' meaning 'a phase or step in a process'.
Historical Evolution
'multi-stage' was formed by combining the prefix 'multi-' with the noun 'stage' to describe processes or systems with multiple phases.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having many stages', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or occurring in several distinct stages or phases.
The multi-stage rocket successfully launched into orbit.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45