synthesis

Synthesis is defined as combining a number of different parts or ideas to come up with a new idea or theory.

(noun)

An example of synthesis is when you read several books and use all of the information to come up with a thesis on the subject.

See synthesis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. syntheses

the putting together of parts or elements so as to form a whole
a whole made up of parts or elements put together
Chem. the formation of a complex compound by the combining of two or more simpler compounds, elements, or radicals
Philos. in Hegelian philosophy, the unified whole in which opposites (thesis and antithesis) are reconciled

Origin: Gr < syn-, together + tithenai, to place, do

See synthesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. syn·the·ses (-sēzˌ)

a. The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.
b. The complex whole so formed.
Chemistry Formation of a compound from simpler compounds or elements.
Philosophy
a. Reasoning from the general to the particular; logical deduction.
b. The combination of thesis and antithesis in the Hegelian dialectical process whereby a new and higher level of truth is produced.

Origin:

Origin: Latin, collection

Origin: , from Greek sunthesis

Origin: , from suntithenai, to put together

Origin: : sun-, syn-

Origin: + tithenai, to put; see dhē- in Indo-European roots

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