phasis phasis /ˈfeɪsɪs/

noun

1. A specific identifiable position in a continuum, series or especially in a process  ( phasis , level , point , degree , stage )
   a specific identifiable position in a continuum, series or especially in a process
    A remarkable degree of frankness
   a remarkable degree of frankness
    At what stage are the social sciences?
   at what stage are the social sciences?