Definition

Describing something that has two separate stages or parts.

Example

The biphasic response of the medication showed different effects at different times.

Conversation

I read about this biphasic sleep pattern that some people follow.

Really? What does that involve?

It means you sleep in two phases instead of one long stretch.

That sounds interesting! I wonder if it actually helps with energy levels.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Biphasic → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "phasos" (from Greek, meaning stage or phase). The word describes something that has two distinct phases or stages.

Memory Tip

Think of 'two' ('bi-') stages or 'phases' — that's what biphasic means.

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