synthesizev.
/ˈsɪnθɪsʌɪz/ 1. transitive. To make a synthesis of; to put together or combine into a complex whole; to make up by combination of parts or elements. Also absol. (Opposed to analyse n.)
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the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > condition or state of being combined > combine [verb (transitive)]
compoundc1384
combind1477
consolidate1511
combinea1535
conjoin1554
consociate1566
associate1578
mingle1587
symbolize1590
compack1605
cojoina1616
to run into ——1640
to put together1651
amalgamate1802
integrate1802
conferruminate1826
amalgam1827
synthetize1828
synthesize1830
portmanteau1902
team1939
synchronize1973
1830 Fraser's Mag. 2 393 To analyze is a far easier task than to synthesize.
1851 E. B. Browning Casa Guidi Windows i. xx. 56 Soon this doer..will..build the golden pipes and synthesize This people-organ for a holy strain.
1873 J. A. Symonds Stud. Greek Poets i. 9 That Homer had no predecessors,..no well-digested body of myths to synthesize, is an absurd hypothesis.
1874 St. G. Mivart in Contemp. Rev. Oct. 793 A Philosophy which as a complement unites in one all other systems, will harmonize with a Religion which as a complement synthesises all other Religions.
1889 St. G. Mivart Truth 157 Movements may be synthesized without our will.
2. Chemistry. To produce (a compound, esp. an organic compound) by synthesis.
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the world > matter > chemistry > organic chemistry > organic compounds > to produce organic compounds by synthesis [verb (transitive)]
synthesize1865
1865 [see synthesized adj., n., and adj. at Derivatives].
1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. IV. 316 The kidney is capable of synthesising complex organic substances.
3. Biology. To build up (a new species or form) by the mating of like mutants.
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1921 Conquest Sept. 492/1 Only those [sports] which are not detrimental will continue, and will by combining and recombining with each other, synthesize new forms.
Derivatives
ˈsynthesized adj., n., and adj. /-aɪzd/
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the world > matter > chemistry > elements and compounds > [adjective] > of or relating to compounds > produced by synthesis
synthesized1865
1865 Reader 8 July 31 The synthesized acids of the lactic series.
ˈsynthesizing adj. and n.
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the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > condition or state of being combined > [noun] > action or fact of combining
compositionc1386
combining1552
combination1604
coalition1605
systasis1605
combinement1606
integration1620
conflation1626
complexion1628
coincidence1647
integrating1654
complication1655
consolidationa1676
composure1715
join-worka1774
amalgamy1788
amalgamation1828
synthesizing1830
synthesisa1834
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > condition or state of being combined > [adjective] > combining
consolidating1707
amalgamating1809
synthesizing1830
amalgamative1841
integrative1867
synthetizing1892
1830 Fraser's Mag. 2 393 Experience..is nothing but a continual synthesizing of apprehensions.
1878 T. Sinclair Mount 30 The synthesising spirit of infinite love in chosen souls alone can create.
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