synthesis — the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Example Sentences
- My thesis was a synthesis of three different theories - like making a sandwich with philosophy, psychology, and sociology!
- The chef's synthesis of Korean and Italian cuisine resulted in kimchi pasta.
- Modern medicine relies heavily on the synthesis of new drugs.
synthesis
NOUN[/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/]
the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
The scientist created a new material through chemical synthesis.
The team created a synthesis of music, art, and technology. (SYN (TOGETHER) + THESIS (IDEA) → putting parts or ideas together to create something new)
A hypothesis led to synthesis and finally to a breakthrough.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Ancient Greek synthesis, meaning 'a putting together' or 'composition.' The Greeks used this term to describe the process of combining separate elements into a unified whole.
Breakdown
syn- (together/with) + thesis (a placing/putting) → literally 'a putting together'
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My thesis was a synthesis of three different theories - like making a sandwich with philosophy, psychology, and sociology!”
“The chef's synthesis of Korean and Italian cuisine resulted in kimchi pasta.”
“Modern medicine relies heavily on the synthesis of new drugs.”
“The professor asked us to write a synthesis of all the research papers we had read.”
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