synthesise
/'sinθisaiz/ Cách viết khác : (synthesise) /'sinθisaiz/ (synthetise) /'sinθitaiz/ (syntheti
Definition
- Verb:
- To combine separate elements or components to form a coherent, complex, or unified whole: This is the core meaning, focusing on the process of integration and creation from parts.
- To produce (a substance) by a chemical or biological process of synthesis: A specific scientific application, referring to the artificial production of compounds that occur naturally or are newly created.
Usage and Examples
General Usage (Combining Elements):
- The author's goal was to synthesise data from various studies into a single comprehensive report.
- A good manager must synthesise the ideas of the whole team to develop an effective strategy.
Scientific/Chemical Usage (Producing a Substance):
- Plants synthesise carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water using sunlight.
- This pharmaceutical company can synthesise the active ingredient in the laboratory.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
Cognitive Synthesis: Refers to the mental process of combining different ideas, experiences, or pieces of information.
- After the lecture, it took me a while to synthesise all the new concepts.
In Artistic or Creative Contexts: Describes the fusion of different styles, media, or forms.
- The film brilliantly synthesises animation with live-action footage.
Variants and Related Words
- Synthesis (n): The process or result of synthesising.
- Protein synthesis is a fundamental biological process.
- Synthetic (adj): 1. Made by synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. 2. Not genuine or authentic.
- Nylon is a synthetic fibre.
- His apology felt synthetic and insincere.
Synonyms
- Combine: To bring parts together into a single group or mixture.
- Integrate: To combine one thing with another to form a whole.
- Fuse: To join or blend to form a single entity.
- Amalgamate: To combine or unite to form one structure.
Antonyms
- Analyse: To examine methodically by separating into parts and studying their interrelations.
- Deconstruct: To break down into constituent parts in order to interpret.
- Dissect: To analyse in minute detail.
- Separate: To cause to move or be apart.
Related Phrases and Concepts
Synthesise information: A common collocation in academic and professional contexts, meaning to integrate information from multiple sources.
- The final chapter of the thesis synthesises the information presented in the previous sections.
Biosynthesise: A specific term meaning to synthesise a substance within a living organism.
- The human body can biosynthesise vitamin D when the skin is exposed to sunlight.
Verb
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combine so as to form a more complex, product
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his operas synthesize music and drama in perfect harmony
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The liver synthesizes vitamins
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