multiphase
|mul-ti-phase|
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/ˈmʌltiˌfeɪz/
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/ˈmʌltɪˌfeɪz/
multiple stages
Etymology
Etymology Information
'multiphase' originates from the combination of 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'phase' meaning 'stage or step'.
Historical Evolution
'multiphase' was formed in modern English by combining 'multi-' and 'phase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having many stages', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
involving or having multiple phases or stages.
The multiphase project required careful planning at each stage.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42