synthesis
UK: ˈsɪnθəsɪs | US: ˈsɪnθəsɪs
n. the combination of ideas or elements to form a coherent whole
n. (chemistry) the production of a compound through chemical reaction
n. (philosophy) the reconciliation of opposing ideas into a unified system
The word "synthesis" originates from Greek synthesis (σύνθεσις), derived from syn- (together) and thesis (placing). The root thes (from tithenai, meaning "to put") appears in words like "thesis" and "hypothesis." Over time, "synthesis" evolved to signify the act of combining parts into a whole, reflecting its Greek roots in logic, philosophy, and later chemistry. The suffix -is marks it as a noun, preserving its structural clarity.
The synthesis of art and technology defines modern design.
Photosynthesis is the natural synthesis of organic compounds using sunlight.
Hegel’s dialectic involves thesis, antithesis, and synthesis.
The lab achieved the synthesis of a new polymer.
Her essay presented a brilliant synthesis of historical and cultural analysis.