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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

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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.

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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.

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

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   6 meanings: 1. the process of combining objects or ideas into a complex whole → Compare analysis 2. the combination or whole.... Click for more definitions.

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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.

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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.

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    noun. /ˈsɪnθəsəs/ (pl. syntheses. /ˈsɪnθəsiz/ ) [uncountable, countable] synthesis (of something) the act of combining separate ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.; a mixture or combination of ideas, beliefs, styles, etc. the synthesis of art with everyday life a synthesis of traditional and modern values. Join us.

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    The meaning of SYNTHESIZE is to combine or produce by synthesis. How to use synthesize in a sentence. Did you know?