synthesise
UK: ˈsɪnθəsaɪz | US: ˈsɪnθəsaɪz
vt. to combine parts or elements to form a complex whole
vt. (chemistry) to produce a substance by chemical or biological reactions
vt. (logic/philosophy) to reconcile opposing ideas into a unified concept
synthesise = syn<together> + thes<put> + ise<verb suffix>
- syn (Greek syn-): Prefix meaning "together" or "with."
- thes (Greek thesis): Root meaning "to put" or "to place."
- ise (verb-forming suffix): Indicates action, derived from Greek -izein via Latin -izare.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek synthesis ("a putting together"), combining syn- (together) and tithenai (to place). Entering English via Late Latin synthesis and French synthèse, it evolved into a verb with the suffix -ise, reflecting the process of combining elements logically or chemically. The term embodies the idea of integration—whether in philosophy (Hegelian synthesis), chemistry (compound creation), or general problem-solving.
Scientists can now synthesise insulin using genetically modified bacteria.
The essay synthesises ideas from three different theoretical frameworks.
Plants synthesise glucose through photosynthesis.
His speech synthesised historical data with modern economic theories.
The team aims to synthesise a new polymer for medical use.