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syn⋅the⋅sis

  [sin-thuh-sis]
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–noun, plural -ses  [-seez] .
1. the combining of the constituent elements of separate material or abstract entities into a single or unified entity (opposed to analysis ).
2. a complex whole formed by combining.
3. Chemistry. the forming or building of a more complex substance or compound from elements or simpler compounds.
4. Philosophy. See under Hegelian dialectic.
5. Biology. modern synthesis.
6. Psychology, Psychiatry. the integration of traits, attitudes, and impulses to create a total personality.
Origin:
1580–90; < L < Gk sýnthesis, equiv. to syn- syn- + the- (s. of tithénai to put, place) + -sis -sis

Related forms:
syn⋅the⋅sist, noun
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syn·the·sis   (sĭn'thĭ-sĭs)   
n.   pl. syn·the·ses (-sēz')

    1. The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.

    2. The complex whole so formed.

    3. Reasoning from the general to the particular; logical deduction.

    4. The combination of thesis and antithesis in the Hegelian dialectical process whereby a new and higher level of truth is produced.

  2. Chemistry Formation of a compound from simpler compounds or elements.

  3. Philosophy

    1. Reasoning from the general to the particular; logical deduction.

    2. The combination of thesis and antithesis in the Hegelian dialectical process whereby a new and higher level of truth is produced.


[Latin, collection, from Greek sunthesis, from suntithenai, to put together : sun-, syn- + tithenai, to put; see dhē- in Indo-European roots.]
syn'the·sist n.
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Main Entry: syn·the·sis
Pronunciation: 'sin(t)-th&-s&s
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural syn·the·ses /-"sEz/
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 chemicalelements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound synthesis>
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synthesis syn·the·sis (sĭn'thĭ-sĭs)
n. pl. syn·the·ses (-sēz')

  1. The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.

  2. Formation of a chemical compound from simpler compounds or elements.

  3. A period in the cell cycle.

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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
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