synthesis

Where “synthesis” sits in English frequency

Definition

1. 1
   The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
2. 2
   Creation of a complex waveform by summation of simpler waveforms.
3. 3
   The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
4. 4
   A deduction from the general to the particular, by applying the rules of logic to a premise.
5. 5
   The combination of thesis and antithesis.
6. 6
   In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information with other information and intelligence for final interpretation.
7. 7
   An apt arrangement of elements of a text, especially for euphony.
8. 8
   The uniting of ideas into a sentence.
9. 9
   The reunion of parts that have been divided.
10. 10
    An Ancient Roman dining-garment.

Etymology

From Latin synthesis, from Ancient Greek σύνθεσις (súnthesis, “a putting together; composition”), from συντίθημι (suntíthēmi, “put together, combine”), from συν- (sun-, “together”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “set, place”). Doublet of sandhi.

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Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: snythesis,ssynthesis,synhtesis,synnthesis,syntehsis,syntheiss,synthesiss,synthessi,synthessis,synthhesis,synthseis,syntthesis,sytnhesis,syynthesis,ysnthesis

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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