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   synthesis

   /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

   noun

   • 1. the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole: "the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work"
   • ▪ the process of making compound and derivative words.
   • ▪ the tendency in a language to use 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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › synthesisSynthesis Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SYNTHESIS is the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole. How to use synthesis in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › synthesisSYNTHESIS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Synthesis definition: the combining of the constituent elements of separate material or abstract entities into a single or unified entity (opposed to analysis).. See examples of SYNTHESIS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySYNTHESIS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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   The synthesis of a substance, for example a compound, is the production of it by means of chemical or biological reactions.

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

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   Synthesis is the act of combining elements to form something new. If you describe your bedroom decor as a synthesis of vintage and punk, we'll know you mean a mixture of these two styles. Synthesis can be either concrete or abstract.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › synthesisSynthesis - definition of synthesis by The Free Dictionary

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   1. the process of combining objects or ideas into a complex whole. Compare analysis. 2. the combination or whole produced by such a process. 3. (Chemistry) the process of producing a compound by a chemical reaction or series of reactions, usually from simpler or commonly available starting materials. 4.

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

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   Definition of synthesis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. 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.

11. 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.