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   Syn·the·sis

   /ˈsinTHəsəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the combination of ideas to form a theory or system: "the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work"
   • ▪ the process of making compound and derivative words.
   • ▪ the use of inflected forms rather than word order to express grammatical structure.
   • 2. the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials: "the synthesis of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen"
   • 3. (in Hegelian philosophy) the final stage in the process of dialectical reasoning, in which a new idea resolves the conflict between thesis and antithesis.

   Word Origin early 17th century: via Latin from Greek sunthesis, from suntithenai ‘place together’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. synthesist noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSYNTHESIS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SYNTHESIS definition: 1. the production of a substance from simpler materials after a chemical reaction 2. the mixing of…. Learn more.

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4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › synthesisSynthesis - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Synthesis can also refer to the act of combining ideas. Definitions of synthesis. noun. the combination of ideas into a complex whole. synonyms: synthetic thinking. see more. noun. the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds) see more.

5. www.britannica.com › dictionary › synthesisSynthesis Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   SYNTHESIS meaning: 1 : something that is made by combining different things (such as ideas, styles, etc.) often + of; 2 : the production of a substance by combining simpler substances through a chemical process usually singular often + of.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSYNTHESIS | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   SYNTHESIS definition: the mixing of several things to make another whole new thing. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionsynthesis noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ (plural syntheses. /ˈsɪnθəsiːz/ ) [uncountable, countable] the act of combining separate ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.; a mixture or combination of ideas, beliefs, styles, etc. synthesis of A with B the synthesis of art with everyday life. synthesis of A and B a synthesis of traditional and modern values.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSYNTHESIS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · 1. countable noun [usually singular] A synthesis of different ideas or styles is a mixture or combination of these ideas or styles. [formal] His novels are a rich synthesis of Balkan history and mythology. [ + of] Her synthesis of feminism and socialism ran counter to all other historical currents.