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- DictionaryOn·set/ˈônˌset/
noun
- 1. the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant: "the onset of winter"
The meaning of ONSET is attack, assault. How to use onset in a sentence.
ONSET definition: 1. the moment at which something begins, and especially something uncomfortable or unpleasant: 2…. Learn more.
ONSET meaning: 1. the moment at which something begins, and especially something uncomfortable or unpleasant: 2…. Learn more.
Onset definition: a beginning or start. See examples of ONSET used in a sentence.
When something is at its onset, it's at the beginning, just getting started, and it's often something that's not so pleasant. The onset of hurricane season is probably not the best time to visit the beach.
n. 1. The beginning or start of something: the onset of a cold. 2. Linguistics The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (no͞o′klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset. 3.
An attack; assault. The part of a syllable that precedes the nucleus. In the word nucleus (no͝o&STRESS;klē-əs), the onset of the first syllable is (n), the onset of the second syllable is (kl), and the last syllable has no onset.
onset. (ɒnset) singular noun. Theonsetofsomething is the beginning of it, used especiallyto referto something unpleasant. Most of the passes have been closed with the onset of winter. [+ of] More Synonyms of onset. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
The onset of something is the beginning of it, used especially to refer to something unpleasant. Most of the passes have been closed with the onset of winter.
noun. /ˈɒnset/. /ˈɑːnset/. [singular] the beginning of something, especially something unpleasant. the onset of disease/old age/winter. Extra Examples. Symptoms include the acute onset of pain. The development of pubic hair signals the onset of puberty.
