synthesize — To combine different elements or ideas into a coherent whole, creating something new from separate components.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To combine different elements or ideas into a coherent whole, creating something new from separate components.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/
Korean meaning: 종합하다, 합성하다
Korean pronunciation: 신-써-사이즈 (강세: 신)
Example Sentences
- My brain tried to synthesize coffee and sleep, but it just crashed like a broken computer.
- The professor asked us to synthesize three different theories in our essay.
- She managed to synthesize her grandmother's recipe with modern cooking techniques.
synthesize
VERB//ˈsɪnθəsaɪz//
To combine different elements or ideas into a coherent whole, creating something new from separate components.
To combine different elements or ideas into a coherent whole, creating something new from separate components.
First theorize, then synthesize, finally summarize!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'syntithenai' meaning 'to put together' or 'to combine'. The word evolved to mean creating something new by combining different elements or ideas.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My brain tried to synthesize coffee and sleep, but it just crashed like a broken computer.”
“The professor asked us to synthesize three different theories in our essay.”
“She managed to synthesize her grandmother's recipe with modern cooking techniques.”
“The DJ's ability to synthesize classical music with electronic beats amazed everyone.”
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