Synthesis

Noun

 * 1) The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
 * 2)  The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
 * 3) (logic) A deduction from the general to the particular.
 * 4)  The combination of thesis and antithesis.
 * 5)  In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information with other information and intelligence for final interpretation;  (JP 1-02).
 * 6)  An apt arrangement of elements of a text, especially for euphony.

Antonyms

 * analysis
 * hypothesis

Related terms

 * synthesize
 * synthetic

Verbs for Synthesis
arise from—; comprehend—; construct by— delve into—; devise—; disclose—; effect— employ—; exhibit—; facilitate—; form— hail—; observe—; produce by—; unite in— —compounds; —restores; —results in; — yields.

Thesaurus
Anschluss, Baconian method, a fortiori reasoning, a posteriori reasoning, a priori reasoning, addition, affiliation, agglomeration, aggregation, agreement, alliance, amalgamation, analysis, assemblage, assembly, assimilation, association, blend, blending, building, buildup, cabal, cartel, centralization, coalescence, coalition, combination, combine, combining, combo, composite, composition, compound, confederacy, confederation, congeries, conglomeration, conjugation, conjunction, consolidation, conspiracy, constitution, construction, deduction, deductive reasoning, ecumenism, embodiment, encompassment, enosis, epagoge, fabrication, fashioning, federalization, federation, formation, fusing, fusion, generalization, getup, hookup, hypothesis and verification, identification, inclusion, incorporation, induction, inductive reasoning, inference, integrating, integration, junction, junta, league, make, makeup, marriage, meld, melding, merge, merger, merging, mixing, mixture, organization, package, package deal, particularization, philosophical induction, piecing together, putting together, setup, shaping, solidification, structure, structuring, syllogism, syllogistic reasoning, syncretism, syndication, syneresis, tie-up, unification, unifying, union, wedding

Etymology
From synthesis: <  σύνθεσις: < συντίθημι: < σύν: + τίθημι:.

Translations

 * Arabic: تركيب
 * Catalan: síntesi
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 綜合, 综合
 * Czech:
 * Finnish:
 * French:


 * German: Synthese
 * Ido: sintezo
 * Japanese: ,
 * Macedonian:
 * Russian:
 * Spanish: síntesis


 * Arabic: اصطناع, اصطناع كيميائي
 * Catalan: síntesi
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 合成
 * Finnish:


 * French:
 * German: Synthese
 * Japanese: 合成
 * Macedonian:
 * Russian:
 * Spanish: síntesis


 * Catalan: síntesi
 * Finnish:


 * Macedonian:
 * Russian:


 * Finnish:
 * French:
 * Japanese: 総合判断


 * Macedonian:
 * Russian:




 * : Synthese
 * : σύνθεση
 * : síntese
 * : síntesis
 * : syntes
 * : sentez

Noun

 * 1) mixture, compound (medicine)
 * 2) suit (of clothes); costume
 * 3) dinner service