Definition of SYNTERESIS

synteresis

Noun

  • An aspect of one's conscience by which one can judge wrong from right and decide on what makes good conduct (as distinguished from syneidesis).
  • Preventive treatment; prophylaxis.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin syntērēsis (in Thomas Aquinas), from Ancient Greek συντήρησις (suntḗrēsis, “careful watching”), from συντηρεῖν (suntēreîn, “to keep guard”).

Scrabble Score: 13

synteresis: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
synteresis: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
synteresis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

synteresis: not valid in Words With Friends