# synthetase

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/ · frequency rank #71,954

## Definitions
1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
2. Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.

## Etymology
From synthesis + -ase.

## Source
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Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/synthetase