synthesis
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noun \ˈsin(t)-thə-səs\ plural syn·the·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of SYNTHESIS
1
a : the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole b : the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound c : the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole; also : the complex so formed
2
a : deductive reasoning b : the dialectic combination of thesis and antithesis into a higher stage of truth
3
: the frequent and systematic use of inflected forms as a characteristic device of a language
— syn·the·sist \-sist\ noun
See Examples of SYNTHESIS
- <a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought>
Origin of SYNTHESIS
Greek, from syntithenai to put together, from syn- + tithenai to put, place — more at do
First Known Use: 1589
Related to SYNTHESIS
- Synonyms
- admixture, alloy, amalgam, amalgamation, cocktail, combination, composite, compound, conflation, emulsion, fusion, intermixture, meld, mix, mixture, blend
syn·the·sis
noun \ˈsin(t)-thə-səs\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; syn·the·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of SYNTHESIS
1
: the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
2
: the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound <protein synthesis>
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