noun

synthesis

synthesis, combination, fusion

His report is a synthesis of different ideas.

His report is a synthesis of different ideas.

Photosynthesis is the synthesis of sugar from light.

Photosynthesis is the synthesis of sugar from light.

((of sth.)) a combination of (sth.) His report is a synthesis of different ideas.

Synonyms: combination, fusion, integration; Antonyms: analysis, separation

From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'thesis' (a placing). Literally 'a placing together'.

Think of 'syn-' as in 'synchronize' (together in time) and 'thesis' as an idea. Synthesis is putting ideas together.

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