syntheses

syn·the·sis

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sin-thuh-sis]
- /ˈsɪn θə sɪs/
- /ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-thuh-sis]
- /ˈsɪn θə sɪs/

Definitions of syntheses word

noun plural syntheses the combining of the constituent elements of separate material or abstract entities into a single or unified entity (opposed to analysis, ) the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements. 1
noun plural syntheses a complex whole formed by combining. 1
noun plural syntheses Chemistry. the forming or building of a more complex substance or compound from elements or simpler compounds. 1
noun plural syntheses Philosophy. the third stage of argument in Hegelian dialectic, which reconciles the mutually contradictory first two propositions, thesis and antithesis. 1
noun plural syntheses Biology. modern synthesis, a consolidation of the results of various lines of investigation from the 1920s through the 1950s that supported and reconciled the Darwinian theory of evolution and the Mendelian laws of inheritance in terms of natural selection acting on genetic variation. 1
noun plural syntheses Psychology, Psychiatry. the integration of traits, attitudes, and impulses to create a total personality. 1

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Origin of syntheses

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin < Greek sýnthesis, equivalent to syn- syn- + the- (stem of tithénai to put, place) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Syntheses

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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syntheses popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for syntheses

noun syntheses

combinations — a one-piece woollen undergarment with long sleeves and legs
combos — Plural form of combo.
complexes — Plural form of complex.
composites — Plural form of composite.
compounds — Plural form of compound.

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