Word Meaning

phases definition and meaning

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.
n. Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view; as, the problem has many phases.
n. 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.
n. 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.
pl. of Phase
pl. of Phasis

Crossword clues for phases

- Do in stages, ... in
- Gradually remove, ... out
- Period of time
- Shape-shifted on stage
- Stage in a process of development
- Stage of advancement
- Stage of change
- Stage of development
- Prepared shapes in stages
- Stages of development