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单词 syntheses
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synthesis

noun

syn·​the·​sis ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce synthesis (audio)
plural syntheses ˈsin(t)-thə-ˌsēz How to pronounce synthesis (audio)
1
a
: the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
b
: the production of a substance by the union of chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound
c
: the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole
also : the complex so formed
2
a
: deductive reasoning
b
: the dialectic combination of thesis and antithesis into a higher stage of truth
3
: the frequent and systematic use of inflected forms as a characteristic device of a language
synthesist
ˈsin(t)-thə-sist How to pronounce synthesis (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • admixture
  • alloy
  • amalgam
  • amalgamation
  • blend
  • cocktail
  • combination
  • composite
  • compound
  • conflation
  • emulsion
  • fusion
  • intermixture
  • meld
  • mix
  • mixture
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Example Sentences

a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought
Recent Examples on the Web There’s no synthesis in Telluria’s world, no resolution in the battle between tellurocracy and thalassocracy, Eurasianism and Atlanticism, Dasein and Hubris, imperialism and communism, liberalism and authoritarianism. Aaron Timms, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Thanks to data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and some crafty audio synthesis, scientists were able to create an audible version of the eerie drone manufactured by the black hole. Hunter Boyce, ajc, 22 Aug. 2022 Real progress occurs during sleep because this is when rebuilding and protein synthesis are maximized. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2022 Smallpox is a highly transmissible and lethal viral infection that was declared eradicated in 1980, but it could be re-introduced by unaccounted for stocks of the virus or new synthesis in a laboratory. Joseph Osmundson, STAT, 15 July 2022 America has brought us so many moments of amazing creative synthesis, so many amazing, brand-new, rich, and extraordinary ideas. Vogue, 29 May 2022 Some songs could be an appetizer for the solo career of Peter Murphy, who wouldn’t find the same synthesis of reverb-laden percussion and croaking vox until a year or two later. Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 Aug. 2022 Instead, @b_a_l_l_h_a_u_s’s comparisons recognize professional basketball as a synthesis of labor and creativity, craft and art, practice and personality. New York Times, 28 June 2022 The 10-song collection featured a synthesis of arena-rock, pop, country and Americana, and addressed topics including desire, heartbreak, mental health and addiction. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 May 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Greek, from syntithenai to put together, from syn- + tithenai to put, place — more at do

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

synthesis

noun

syn·​the·​sis ˈsin(t)-thə-səs How to pronounce synthesis (audio)
plural syntheses -ˌsēz How to pronounce synthesis (audio)
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 chemical elements, groups, or simpler compounds or by the degradation of a complex compound
protein synthesis

syntheses

noun

plural of synthesis
as in mixtures
a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things a philosophy that is a kind of synthesis of several schools of Western and Eastern thought

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • mixtures
  • amalgams
  • amalgamations
  • alloys
  • blends
  • mixes
  • combinations
  • compounds
  • composites
  • fusions
  • admixtures
  • emulsions
  • intermixtures
  • cocktails
  • conflations
  • assortments
  • absorptions
  • melds
  • mélanges
  • integrations
  • varieties
  • incorporations
  • mergers
  • accumulations
  • hodgepodges
  • aggregations
  • coalescences
  • patchworks
  • coalitions
  • medleys
  • composts
  • concretions
  • homogenizations
  • mishmashes
  • hashes
  • commixtures
  • mergences
  • potpourris
  • interfusions
  • conglomerations
  • jumbles
  • motleys
  • immixtures
  • hotchpotches
  • half-and-halfs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • elements
  • components
  • ingredients
  • constituents
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