onset
IPA: ˈɑnsɛt
noun
- (archaic) An attack; an assault especially of an army.
- (medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
- (phonology) The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
- (acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
- A setting about; a beginning.
- (obsolete) Anything added, such as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
verb
- (obsolete) To assault; to set upon.
- (obsolete) To set about; to begin.
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Examples of "onset" in Sentences
- The sudden onset of a thunderstorm caught us off guard
- The doctor explained that the onset of symptoms could be a sign of a more serious condition
- The onset of winter brought with it frigid temperatures and icy roads
- Early detection is key in managing the onset of a disease
- The medication helped to alleviate the onset of her migraines
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