synthesis
The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
Other meanings
Creation of a complex waveform by summation of simpler waveforms.
The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
Antonyms
- analysis
Related words
- ecosynthesis
- metasynthesis
- synchresis
- synthesism
- synthetase
- synthome
- synthon
- medieval synthesis
- modern synthesis
- voice synthesis
- Arndt-Eistert synthesis
- Auwers synthesis
Word history
From Ancient Greek "σύνθεσις" (a putting together; composition).
Where this comes from
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