synthesize
verb
Simple meaning
Combine so as to form a more complex.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɪnθəsaɪz
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
Combine so as to form a more complex, product
“His operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony.”
transitive
To combine two or more things to produce a new product.
intransitiveof two or more things
To be combined producing a new, more complex product.
transitivechemistry
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Combine so as to form a more complex, product
Used this way, synthesize is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“His operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Confusing or complicated
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Inflected forms
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An intellectual who synthesizes or uses synthetic methods.
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Synonyms
Sense: combine so as to form a more complex
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