present participle of onset

(obsolete) onset; beginning

plural of onsetting

plural of onset

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of onset

(archaic) An attack; an assault especially of an army. / (medicine) The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.

(obsolete) To assault; to set upon. / (obsolete) To set about; to begin.

plural of voice onset time

(phonetics) The amount of time that passes between the release of a stop consonant and the onset of voicing.

(medicine) The pain and stiffness felt in muscles several hours to days after unaccustomed or strenuous exercise.