Onset
Word | ONSET |
Character | 5 |
Hyphenation | on set |
Pronunciations | /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Onset"
What do we mean by onset?
The beginning or start of something. noun
The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (noo͞′klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset. noun
An attack by military forces; an assault. noun
A rushing or setting upon; attack; assault; especially, the assault of an army or body of troops upon an enemy or a fort, or the order for such an assault. noun
Start; beginning; initial step or stage; outset. noun
An attack of any kind: as, the impetuous onset of grief. noun
Something set on or added by way of ornament. noun
To assault; begin.
To assault; to set upon. transitive verb
To set about; to begin. transitive verb
A rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army. noun
A setting about; a beginning; -- used especially of diseases or pathological symptoms. noun
Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage. noun
A rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army. noun
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent. noun
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus. noun
The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak. noun
A setting about; a beginning. noun
Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage. noun
To assault; to set upon. verb
An attack; an assault especially of an army.
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
(acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
A setting about; a beginning.
Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
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