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 resulting datasets are producing an improved understanding of the interactions between sea-spray aerosols, surface-coupled clouds, oil field emissions and multiphase halogen chemistry in the new Arctic."

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

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

The four women surveyed the polling station, secured the perimeter and started on the tedious paperwork involved with India’s multiphase national election.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 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