Cool MateSynthesis
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.