onset
Pronunciation:
/ˈɒnˌsɛt//ˈɔnˌsɛt//ˈɑnˌsɛt/noun
Definitions
An attack; an assault especially of an army.
Synonyms:stormingThe initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
Example: the onset of schizophrenia
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
Antonyms:coda(acoustics) The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
verb
Definitions
To assault; to set upon.
To set about; to begin.