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multistage

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having more than one step or phase.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Composed of multiple detachable parts.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aerospace, astronautics, business, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • The multistage rocket dropped off its first stage successfully rather than carrying the extra weight higher.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

occurring in more than one stage

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: time period, period of time, period

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *moltos Latin multus Latin multīder. Middle English multi- English multi- English stage English multistage From multi- + stage.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: многостепенен (mnogostepenen) — having more than one step or phase
  • Polish: wielostopniowy — having more than one step or phase
  • Russian: многоэта́пный (mnogoetápnyj) — having more than one step or phase
  • French: multiétage — astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts
  • German: mehrstufig — astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts
  • Russian: многоступе́нчатый (mnogostupénčatyj) — astronautics: of a rocket with detachable parts