phase (Meaning)
phase (n)
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
(physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary
a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
(astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun)
phase (v)
arrange in phases or stages
adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition
phase (n.)
That which is exhibited to the eye; the appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view; as, the problem has many phases.
A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form of enlightened disk; as, the phases of the moon or planets. See Illust. under Moon.
Any one point or portion in a recurring series of changes, as in the changes of motion of one of the particles constituting a wave or vibration; one portion of a series of such changes, in distinction from a contrasted portion, as the portion on one side of a position of equilibrium, in contrast with that on the opposite side.
A homogenous, physically distinct portion of matter in a system not homogeneous; as, the three phases, ice, water, and aqueous vapor. A phase may be either a single chemical substance or a mixture, as of gases.
In certain birds and mammals, one of two or more color variations characteristic of the species, but independent of the ordinary seasonal and sexual differences, and often also of age. Some of the herons which appear in white and colored phases, and certain squirrels which are sometimes uniformly blackish instead of the usual coloration, furnish examples. Color phases occur also in other animals, notably in butterflies.
The relation at any instant of a periodically varying electric magnitude, as electro-motive force, a current, etc., to its initial value as expressed in factorial parts of the complete cycle. It is usually expressed in angular measure, the cycle beb four right angles, or 360
phase (v. t.)
To disturb the composure of; to disconcert; to nonplus.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phase
phase Sentence Examples
- The team's victory was a foregone conclusion, as they had been dominating the season.
- The exact word for "goodbye" in Japanese is "sayonara."
- The recipe calls for the exact weight of flour, so be sure to measure it accurately.
- The exact location of the treasure remains a mystery.
- The exact time of the accident is unknown.
- The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.
- The exact words he said are difficult to recall.
- The exact number of people in attendance is uncertain.
- The exact cost of the renovation is yet to be determined.
- The exact shade of blue used in the painting is a masterpiece of color theory.
FAQs About the word phase
any distinct time period in a sequence of events, (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition
shape, adjust,condition, model, rig, fashion, match, adapt, register, conform
misadjust,misadjust,,
The team's victory was a foregone conclusion, as they had been dominating the season.
The exact word for "goodbye" in Japanese is "sayonara."
The recipe calls for the exact weight of flour, so be sure to measure it accurately.
The exact location of the treasure remains a mystery.
