polyphasic
/ˌpɑliˈfeɪzɪk/
adjective
- Having or involving multiple phases or stages, especially in sleep patterns where a person sleeps in several short periods instead of one long period.
- Some people try a polyphasic sleep schedule to get more done during the day.
- The researcher studied polyphasic activity patterns in animals.
- Polyphasic sleep involves taking several naps instead of sleeping all night.