synthesis
Syllabification: (syn·the·sis)
Pronunciation: /ˈsinTHəsis/
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Definition of synthesis
noun ( plural syntheses /-ˌsēz/)
- the combination of ideas to form a theory or system:the synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work the ideology represented a synthesis of certain ideasOften contrasted with analysis.
Origin:
early 17th century: via Latin from Greek sunthesis, from suntithenai 'place together'
Spelling rule
Make the plural of synthesis by changing the -is ending to -es:
