synthesis

Noun

the process of producing a chemical compound (usually by the union of simpler chemical compounds)
the combination of ideas into a complex whole
reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)
The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
Creation of a complex waveform by summation of simpler waveforms.
The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
A deduction from the general to the particular, by applying the rules of logic to a premise.
The combination of thesis and antithesis.
In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information with other information and intelligence for final interpretation.
An apt arrangement of elements of a text, especially for euphony.
The uniting of ideas into a sentence.
The reunion of parts that have been divided.
An Ancient Roman dining-garment.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin synthesis, from Ancient Greek σύνθεσις (súnthesis, “a putting together; composition”), from συντίθημι (suntíthēmi, “put together, combine”), from συν- (sun-, “together”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “set, place”). Doublet of sandhi.

Synonyms

deduction, deductive reasoning, synthetic thinking

Antonyms

analysis

Scrabble Score: 15

synthesis: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
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synthesis: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

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