1. having multiple phases or stages
Usage: technical
2. relating to or characterized by multiple sleep periods throughout a 24-hour cycle
Usage: sleep science
3. having or using multiple electrical phases
Usage: electrical engineering

Examples

• The polyphasic motor operates more efficiently than single-phase alternatives.
• Some people experiment with polyphasic sleep schedules to maximize their waking hours.
• The polyphasic power system distributes electricity more evenly across the grid.
• Dolphins exhibit polyphasic sleep patterns, resting one brain hemisphere at a time.
• The polyphasic approach to the project allowed for multiple concurrent development stages.
• Industrial facilities often use polyphasic electrical systems for heavy machinery.