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The correct spelling is onsets.
How to pronounce onsets
noun
Say it like: Ons-ets
The correct spelling is onsets. An attack; an assault especially of an army. For example: "the onset of schizophrenia"
Usage Examples
“the onset of schizophrenia”
“the onset of puberty”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An attack; an assault especially of an army.
- 2.The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
- 3.The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
- 4.(acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
- 5.A setting about; a beginning.
verb
- 1.To assault; to set upon.
- 2.To set about; to begin.
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