synthesis
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/
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Also seen as: syntheses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
Noun
Examples
In its synthesis of different art forms and various techniques, Tongues Untied actually represented a departure for Riggs, whose previous work […] had been in a relatively traditional documentary format.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Creation of a complex waveform by summation of simpler waveforms.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “synthesis” mean?
The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
Is “synthesis” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.