multiphase

American  

[muhl-ti-feyz] / ˈmʌl tɪˌfeɪz /

Also multiphasic

adjective

1. having many phases, stages, aspects, or the like.

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multiphase British  

/ ˈmʌltɪˌfeɪz /

adjective

1. another word for polyphase

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Etymology

Origin of multiphase

First recorded in 1885–90; multi- + phase

Example Sentences

The two leaders are expected to discuss moving beyond the first phase of Trump’s multiphase cease-fire plan, among other issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The ceasefire, hostage exchange, and provision of humanitarian aid—which stayed in place for six weeks—were said to mark the first phase of a multiphase accord.

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2025

Referring to the ICE memo, she said, “The guidance suggests a multiphase initiative — what does the next phase look like?”

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

The present findings also show a direct gas phase route to organosulfur compounds, which is relevant to the sulfur content in atmospheric aerosols that was typically thought to only originate from multiphase reactions.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

The only items the commander was interested in were the wings on his back and the multiphase, water-cooled, tri-barreled blaster strapped to his hip—the most powerful production handgun under the world.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer