Polyphasic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having multiple coexisting phases
  2. 2
    Having multiple successive peaks of activity

Synonyms

All synonyms
polyphasal

Etymology

From poly- + phasic.

Related phrases

polyphasic sleep

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