multistage.
Having more than one step or phase.
Meaning & usage
Having more than one step or phase.
Composed of multiple detachable parts.
The multistage rocket dropped off its first stage successfully rather than carrying the extra weight higher.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *moltos Latin multus Latin multīder. Middle English multi- English multi- English stage English multistage From multi- + stage.
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