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Antonyms for
phase
A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
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All Definitions for Phase

Below are all the dictionary definitions of phase:

1A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.
2That which is exhibited to the eye
3The appearance which anything manifests, especially any one among different and varying appearances of the same object.
4Any appearance or aspect of an object of mental apprehension or view.
5Any 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
6One 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.
7A component in a material system that is distinguished by chemical composition and/or physical state (solid, liquid or gas) and/or crystal structure. It is delineated from an adjoining phase by an abrupt change in one or more of those conditions.
8A particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle of changes with respect to quantity of illumination or form, or the absence, of a body's illuminated disk. Illustrated in Wikipedia's article Lunar phase.
9To begin—if construed with "in"—or to discontinue—if construed with out—(doing) something over a period of time (i.e. in phases).
10In certain organisms, one of two or more colour variations characteristic of the species, but independent of the ordinary seasonal and sexual differences, and often also of age.
11The counterclockwise angle from the positive half of the real number line to the vector pointing to a complex number on an Argand diagram of the complex plane, which has the positive real line pointing right and the positive imaginary number line pointing up.
12In a polyphase electrical power system, one of the power-carrying conductors, or the alternating current carried by it.
13A distortion caused by a difference in the speed of propagation for different frequencies
14A haplotype.
15The period of play between consecutive breakdowns.
16To determine haplotypes in (data) when genotypes are known.
17To use a phaser.
18Passover
19To pass into or through a solid object.
20Alternative spelling of faze [(transitive, informal) To frighten or cause hesitation
21To daunt, put off (usually used in the negative)
22To disconcert, to perturb.]

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What are antonyms for phase?

Common antonyms for phase. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does phase have?

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About antonyms for phase

Finding the right antonym for phase helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A distinguishable part of a sequence or cycle occurring over time.", phase has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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