onset
/ˈɒnˌsɛt//ˈɔnˌsɛt//ˈɑnˌsɛt/
noun
- 1
An attack; an assault especially of an army.
- 2
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
“the onset of schizophrenia”
- 3
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
- 4
(acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
- 5
A setting about; a beginning.
“the onset of puberty”
- 6
Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
Antonyms
verb
- 1
To assault; to set upon.
- 2
To set about; to begin.
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