synthesist

syn·the·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sin-thuh-sis]
- /ˈsɪn θə sɪs/
- /sˈɪnθɪsˌɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sin-thuh-sis]
- /ˈsɪn θə sɪs/

Definitions of synthesist word

noun plural synthesist the combining of the constituent elements of separate material or abstract entities into a single or unified entity (opposed to analysis, ) the separating of any material or abstract entity into its constituent elements. 1
noun plural synthesist a complex whole formed by combining. 1
noun plural synthesist Chemistry. the forming or building of a more complex substance or compound from elements or simpler compounds. 1
noun plural synthesist Philosophy. the third stage of argument in Hegelian dialectic, which reconciles the mutually contradictory first two propositions, thesis and antithesis. 1
noun plural synthesist Biology. modern synthesis, a consolidation of the results of various lines of investigation from the 1920s through the 1950s that supported and reconciled the Darwinian theory of evolution and the Mendelian laws of inheritance in terms of natural selection acting on genetic variation. 1
noun plural synthesist Psychology, Psychiatry. the integration of traits, attitudes, and impulses to create a total personality. 1

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Origin of synthesist

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin < Greek sýnthesis, equivalent to syn- syn- + the- (stem of tithénai to put, place) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Synthesist

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synthesist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

synthesist usage trend in Literature

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