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The onset of mania occurs when repression is no longer able to resist the assaults of the repressed instincts.
Karl Abraham

Meaning of "onset" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ONSET

onset  [ˈɒnˌsɛt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ONSET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Onset is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ONSET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of onset in the English dictionary

The definition of onset in the dictionary is an attack; assault. Other definition of onset is a start; beginning.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ONSET


avocet
ˈævəˌsɛt
boneset
ˈbəʊnˌsɛt
close-set
ˈkləʊsˌsɛt
Exocet
ˈɛksəʊˌsɛt
filmset
ˈfɪlmˌsɛt
handset
ˈhændˌsɛt
headset
ˈhɛdˌsɛt
kitset
ˈkɪtˌsɛt
moonset
ˈmuːnˌsɛt
offset
ˈɒfˌsɛt
outset
ˈaʊtˌsɛt
photoset
ˈfəʊtəʊˌsɛt
scilicet
ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt
subset
ˈsʌbˌsɛt
sunset
ˈsʌnˌsɛt
thermoset
ˈθɜːməʊˌsɛt
toolset
ˈtuːlˌsɛt
twinset
ˈtwɪnˌsɛt
typeset
ˈtaɪpˌsɛt
videlicet
vɪˈdiːlɪˌsɛt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ONSET

onomatopoeically
onomatopoeses
onomatopoesis
onomatopoetic
onomatopoetically
onomatopoieses
onomatopoiesis
Onondaga
Onondagan
onrush
onrushing
ONS
onsetter
onsetting
onshore
onshoring
onside
onslaught
onstage
onstream

WORDS THAT END LIKE ONSET

asset
basset
beset
box set
chipset
closet
corset
data set
Dorset
inset
jet set
jet-set
Narraganset
preset
reset
set
Somerset
thornset
unset
upset

Synonyms and antonyms of onset in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «ONSET»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «onset» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of onset

Translation of «onset» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ONSET

Find out the translation of onset to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of onset from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «onset» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开始
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

comienzo
570 millions of speakers

English

onset
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शुरुआत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بداية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

начало
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

começo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সূত্রপাত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

début
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Permulaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Beginn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

開始
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

시작
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Onset
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bắt đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொடங்கிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दिसायला लागायच्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

başlangıç
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

inizio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

początek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

початок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

debut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εμφάνιση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aanvang
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

insättande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utbruddet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of onset

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ONSET»

The term «onset» is very widely used and occupies the 15.305 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ONSET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about onset

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10 QUOTES WITH «ONSET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word onset.
1
Karl Abraham
The onset of mania occurs when repression is no longer able to resist the assaults of the repressed instincts.
2
Rory Bremner
I have late onset ADHD. I take on too much and end up spinning plates, but it's entertaining, and it helps you make quick connections if you're a comedian, if you have a brain that can dance around too much.
3
Greg van Eekhout
Back in 1982, when there were still only a manageable number of 'X-Men' titles on the racks (by which I mean just one), Marvel quite reasonably figured the world could stand another team of beleaguered mutant superheroes. And so were born 'The New Mutants,' junior X-Men whose powers had just begun to manifest at the onset of puberty.
4
Hans Eysenck
They show that roughly two-thirds of a group of neurotic patients will recover or improve to a marked extent within about two years of the onset of their illness, whether they are treated by means of psychotherapy or not.
5
Anthony Michael Hall
Obviously with the onset of cable and satellite, there are more opportunities for programming and original programming, so it creates more opportunities for actors and producers and directors and everything.
6
Thich Nhat Hanh
It's very important that we re-learn the art of resting and relaxing. Not only does it help prevent the onset of many illnesses that develop through chronic tension and worrying; it allows us to clear our minds, focus, and find creative solutions to problems.
7
Marya Hornbacher
There's childhood and early onset bipolar, but it transitions in your early adulthood into something a little bit different, and extremely severe. It was at that time that my impulse control just went out the window. Impulse control when you're manic just disappears.
8
Errol Morris
But I can say what interests me about documentary is the fact that you don't know how the story ends at the onset - that you are investigating, with a camera, and the story emerges as you go along.
9
Patrick Soon-Shiong
We're really going after truly creating sustainability of a disease-free state, creating a complete system for managing cancer patients for life, so that you can manage from onset of disease all the way through.
10
Lewis Thomas
The earliest sensation at the onset of illness, often preceding the recognition of identifiable symptoms, is apprehension. Something has gone wrong, and a glimpse of mortality shifts somewhere deep in the mind. It is the most ancient of our fears.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ONSET»

Discover the use of onset in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to onset and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Onset of Global Governance: International Relations ...
Adopting three analytical approaches, the volume draws conclusions about the changing nature of world politics in terms of conflict management, authority, governance and actor relevance.
Eric Léonard, 2005
2
Childhood Onset Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders
This text concentrates on anorexia nervosa and related eating disorders in children, looking specifically at childhood onset anorexia nervosa and eating disorders.
Bryan Lask, Rachel Bryant-Waugh, 1993
3
Juvenile-Onset Schizophrenia: Assessment, Neurobiology, and ...
In a concluding essay, the editors review ethical and methodological issues and discuss avenues for further research.
Robert L. Findling, S. Charles Schulz, 2011
4
Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Early Onset ...
In addition, its evidence-based framework enables school professionals to achieve greater confidence and accuracy in identifying students with EOS and provide appropriate services, both in special education and general classes.In this ...
Huijun Li, Melissa Pearrow, Shane R. Jimerson, 2010
5
Losing Clive to Younger Onset Dementia: One Family's Story
Younger Onset Dementia is comparatively rare, but not that rare. This story is for the family and friends of people with the condition, for the people themselves, and for the professionals working with them.
Helen Beaumont, 2008
6
Agriculture and the Onset of Political Inequality Before the ...
The nature of power and political diversity is examined in the Andean region of central Peru.
Christine Ann Hastorf, 1993
7
Childhood Onset of 'Adult' Psychopathology: Clinical and ...
This book provides an overview of genetics and discusses the significance of age at onset in terms of individual variability and the course of disease. The biological manner is illustrated in which early onset disorders progress.
Judith L. Rapoport, 2008
8
The Onset of Literacy: Cognitive Processes in Reading ...
The Onset of Literacy is in a series that is derived from special issues of Cognition: International Journal of Cognitive Science, edited by Jacques Mehler. A Bradford Book."
Paul Bertelson, 1986
9
A Dynamic Cascade Model of the Development of Substance - ...
Partial least-squares analyses tested hypotheses. Of the sample, 5.2% had engaged in substance use by Grade 7, and 51.3% of the sample had engaged in substance use by Grade 12.
‎2009
10
Trauma: Critical Care
The durations of action of both midazolam and lorazepam are more predictable than that of diazepam (as described later). The onset of action following IV administration of lorazepam is, however, slower than that of midazolam or diazepam.
William C. Wilson, Christopher M. Grande, David B. Hoyt, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ONSET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term onset is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Man with early-onset Alzheimer's fighting for funding
Ellenbogen was told he had early-onset Alzheimer's disease. “The more and more I learned about it, the more I found out what a terrible way (it ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
New 'Gray Matters' app could help prevent Alzheimer's onset
Scientists at the Northern Ireland's Ulster University and the Utah State University in the US have developed an app that may help prevent the ... «the Irish News, Jul 15»
3
Treat onset of dementia with the hep of aerobics, high-intensity …
The Alzheimer's Association global Conference that happened this week provided an opportunity to dementia researchers across the globe to ... «Junior College, Jul 15»
4
First Spiritualist Church of Onset, Wareham Historical Society join …
WAREHAM – The First Spiritualist Church of Onset and the Wareham Historical Society merged fundraising efforts Saturday during a six-hour ... «Wicked Local Rochester, Jul 15»
5
Biomarkers identified 5 years prior to symptom onset can indicate …
“Using data from baseline in 189 participants, and predicting onset of clinical symptoms up to 5 years later, sets of biomarkers were examined ... «Healio, Jul 15»
6
Amevive preserves beta-cell function in new-onset type 1 diabetes
Two 12-week courses of Amevive, approved for the treatment of psoriasis, may help preserve pancreatic beta-cell function in people with newly ... «Healio, Jul 15»
7
TBT: Jake Gyllenhaal Opens Up About Life Onset of Bubble Boy in …
It often malfunctioned or caused other problems, which would then affect everybody onset. "After a while it got on everybody's nerves," he ... «E! Online, Jul 15»
8
Ulster University scientists develop app with US colleagues that …
Ulster University scientists have teamed up with boffins in the US to develop an app which could hold the key to preventing the onset of ... «Belfast Live, Jul 15»
9
Next Best Thing To Alzheimer's Cure: Solanezumab May Delay …
Based on these results, the team hypothesized that solanezumab may be able to delay the onset of Alzheimer's if given to patients early. «Medical Daily, Jul 15»
10
Onset Of Decline In Rent-To-Own Rooftop Solar, And Different …
Disclosure: I/we have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. (More...)I wrote this ... «Seeking Alpha, Jul 15»

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