C1nounformal3K

Synthesis

UK /["/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/","/ˈsɪnθəsiːz/"]/US /["/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/","/ˈsɪnθəsiːz/"]/

Definition

the act of combining separate ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.; a mixture or combination of ideas, beliefs, styles, etc.

In simple words: The process of combining different ideas or things to create something new.

Examples

  • the synthesis of art with everyday life
  • a synthesis of traditional and modern values
  • protein synthesis
  • the synthesis of nucleic acids
  • the synthesis of penicillin

Usage notes

Use 'synthesis' in academic or professional contexts. It's not appropriate for casual conversations. Common in science, research, and literature.

Grammar pattern

synthesis + of + elements

Memory hint

Sounds like 'sin-thesis' — think of a scientist synthesizing new compounds in a lab.

Collocations

  • synthesis of ideas
  • synthesis process
  • synthesis reaction
  • synthesis theory
  • synthesis techniques

Synonyms

  • combination
  • integration
  • blending
  • fusion
  • amalgamation

Antonyms

  • analysis
  • disintegration

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'analysis' meaning breakdown instead of combination.
  • Used inappropriately in casual conversations.
  • Omitting 'of' when describing what is synthesized.