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Definition synthesis in British English
synthesis
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Example
Their art was a synthesis of Celtic and Mediterranean traditions.
Synonyms and related words
2
the natural or artificial production of a substance by a chemical or biological reaction
Example
protein synthesis
3
the production of sounds using a piece of equipment called a synthesizer
Example
speech synthesis
Synonyms and related words
