verb, -sized, -siz⋅ing.| 1. | to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (opposed to analyze ): to synthesize a statement. |
| 2. | Chemistry. to combine (constituent elements) into a single or unified entity. |
| 3. | to treat synthetically. |
| 4. | to make or form a synthesis. |
synthesize syn·the·size (sĭn'thĭ-sīz')
v. syn·the·sized, syn·the·siz·ing, syn·the·siz·es
To combine so as to form a new, complex product.
To form or produce by chemical synthesis.
| synthesis (sĭn'thĭ-sĭs) Pronunciation Key
Plural syntheses (sĭn'thĭ-sēz') The formation of a chemical compound through the combination of simpler compounds or elements. synthesize verb |