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Meaning and definition for "onset" word

[noun] an offensive against and enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
[noun] the beginning or early stages; "the onset of pneumonia"
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\On"set`\, n. [On + set.] 1. A rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army. --Milton. The onset and retire Of both your armies. --Shak. Who on that day the word of onset gave. --Wordsworth. 2. A setting about; a beginning. [Obs.] --Shak. There is surely no greater wisdom than well to time the beginnings and onsets of things. --Bacon. 3. Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage. [Obs.] --Johnson.
\On"set`\, v. t. 1. To assault; to set upon. [Obs.] 2. To set about; to begin. [Obs.] --Carew.

Synonyms for onset

attack, oncoming, onrush, onslaught

See also: assault | banzai attack | banzai charge | blitz | bombardment | bombing | charge | counterattack | countermove | coup de main | diversion | diversionary attack | fire | firing | ground attack | incursion | military operation | operation | penetration | start | strike | surprise attack |

Related terms: A, albertype, assailing, chromotypography, color printing, debut, diversion, electrostatic printing, fresh start, graphic arts, gravure, hit, job printing, megadeath, offset lithography, origination, outbreak, photo-offset, phototypography, printmaking, shock tactics, xylotypography

The fun area, different aproach to word »onset«

Let's analyse "onset" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: TESNO. Average typing speed for these characters is 1340 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: onset: 6 + 5 = 11, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: onset: 6 + 5 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 19, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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