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triphasic

triphasic

8.1
Made in three separate stages, like some medicines
  • adjective
  • /trɪˈfeɪzɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trifásico
  • In art class, we learned about triphasic color blending, which combines three distinct hues to create new shades.

Examples

  • Kaplan (1979) specifically identified sexual desire as the first stage in her triphasic model of sexual response, the other stages being excitement and orgasm.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The triphasic approach to treatment involves an initial assessment, followed by tailored interventions and a final evaluation.

  • Triphasic pills need special advice in this respect.

    Academic text (2012)

  • I think I've got a triphasic BBT chart.

  • Electroencephalography demonstrates excessive diffuse slowing of theta and delta waves, and an occasional triphasic wave, suggestive of a mild diffuse encephalopathy.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The project was divided into a triphasic timeline, with research, development, and presentation as its three essential stages.

Synonyms

polyphasic
vstriphasic
  • Specialized
4 8.8

Having several stages or parts

focuses on exactly three distinct stages rather than many or varying types
multiphasic
vstriphasic
  • Specialized
1 8.7

Having several separate stages in a process, test, or treatment

means specifically having exactly three distinct stages rather than many
triphase
vstriphasic
  • Specialized
8.1

Having three separate flows of electricity for power in machines and buildings

is the general term for involving three stages across any context

How Many Phases

polyphasic
  • Specialized
4 8.8
triphasic
  • Specialized
8.1
multiphasic
  • Specialized
1 8.6
biphasic
  • Specialized
1 8.3
monophasic
  • Specialized
8.1

Surface Forms

triphasic positive

Morphology

triphasic = phasic (transparent) = tri + phase + ic

The productive prefix 'tri-' (three) combines with 'phasic' (relating to phases) to yield the straightforward meaning 'having three phases'.

Etymology

The word triphasic comes from the parts tri- meaning 'three' and phase meaning 'stage' or 'step', just like triangle or tricycle use tri- for three. So, triphasic describes something that has three separate stages.