synthesis
/ˈsɪnθəsəs/
the combination of ideas to form a theory; the production of chemical compounds
synthesis in a sentence
“Her synthesis of different philosophical traditions was groundbreaking.”
Origin of synthesis
Greek synthesis a putting together from syntithenai to place together from syn- together + tithenai to place
Related Words
osmosis
the gradual absorption of ideas or knowledge; movement of molecules through a membrane
symbiosis
a mutually beneficial relationship between different organisms or groups
metamorphosis
a complete change in form or character
taxonomy
the classification of things according to their characteristics
nomenclature
the system of names or terms used in a particular field
genus
a category in biological classification ranking above species