Synthesizing: meaning, definitions and examples

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synthesizing

 

[ sɪnˈθɛsaɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific process

Synthesizing refers to the process of combining different elements or substances to form a coherent whole. In a scientific context, it often involves creating complex compounds from simpler ones through a series of chemical reactions. This technique is crucial in fields such as chemistry, biology, and materials science, where researchers aim to produce new materials or substances with specific properties. Synthesizing can also apply to abstract concepts, such as synthesizing information from various sources to form a comprehensive understanding.

Synonyms

combining, formulating, integrating, producing

Examples of usage

  • The chemist was synthesizing a new polymer.
  • Researchers are synthesizing data from multiple studies.
  • The artist is synthesizing different styles in her work.

Translations

Translations of the word "synthesizing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sintetizando

🇮🇳 संश्लेषण करना

🇩🇪 synthesizing

🇮🇩 mensintesis

🇺🇦 синтезуючи

🇵🇱 synchronizacja

🇯🇵 合成する

🇫🇷 synthétisant

🇪🇸 sintetizando

🇹🇷 sentez ederek

🇰🇷 합성하는

🇸🇦 التركيب

🇨🇿 synthesizující

🇸🇰 synthesizujúci

🇨🇳 合成

🇸🇮 sintetiziranje

🇮🇸 sammensöfnun

🇰🇿 синтездеу

🇬🇪 სინთეზის

🇦🇿 sintez edərək

🇲🇽 sintetizando

Etymology

The word 'synthesize' is derived from the Greek word 'synthesis', which means 'putting together'. The term began to be used in English in the early 19th century and traditionally referred to the process of forming a coherent whole from distinct parts, especially in philosophy and logic. Its application expanded to scientific disciplines, particularly in chemistry, during the 19th century as scientists began to describe the process of combining chemical compounds to create new substances. As science progressed, the concept of synthesizing has evolved to encompass a wide range of fields, including music, where it refers to the creation of sound through electronic means, and information technology, where it describes the process of aggregating data to form insights.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,973, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.