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- Dictionarysynthesis/ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/
noun
- 1. the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole: "the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work"
- 2. the production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials: "the synthesis of methanol from carbon monoxide and hydrogen"
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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.
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.
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.
the mixing of different ideas, influences, or things to make a whole that is different, or new: He describes his latest record as "a synthesis of African and Latin rhythms ." SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of synthesis from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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.
1. countable noun [usually singular] A synthesis of different ideas or styles is a mixture or combination of these ideas or styles. [formal] His novels are a rich synthesis of Balkan history and mythology. [ + of] Her synthesis of feminism and socialism ran counter to all other historical currents.
Definition of synthesis noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
SYNTHESIS definition: the mixing of several things to make another whole new thing. Learn more.
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.
