synthesis
noun
Simple meaning
Combining different ideas or parts into a whole.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪnθəsəs
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
signal processing
Creation of a complex waveform by summation of simpler waveforms.
chemistry
The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
An Ancient Roman dining-garment.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
Used this way, synthesis is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Confusing or complicated
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use synthesis
- “The report presented a clear synthesis of all the research findings.”
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Compound terms
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The creation of a construct.
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