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- [fey-sis]
- /ˈfeɪ sɪs/
- /fˈasiz/
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- [fey-sis]
- /ˈfeɪ sɪs/
Definitions of phasis word
- noun plural phasis a manner, stage, or aspect of being; phase. 1
- noun phasis a phase; aspect; way; stage 0
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Origin of phasis
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < New Latin < Greek phásis appearance, equivalent to pha- (base of phaínein to show) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Phasis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phasis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
phasis usage trend in Literature
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