synthesis

BrE /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ AmE /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

noun en → es

1 COMBINATION [singular] C1

the process of combining separate elements to form a connected whole; the result of this process

combinación, unión, síntesis

  • a synthesis of something

Collocations synthesis of ideas · chemical synthesis

  • The book is a synthesis of his earlier work.

    El libro es una síntesis de su trabajo anterior.

2 SCIENCE [singular] C1

the process of making chemical compounds by artificial means, especially in a laboratory

síntesis química

  • chemical synthesis

Collocations synthesis of amino acids · industrial synthesis

  • The synthesis of this compound is a major breakthrough.

    La síntesis de este compuesto es un avance importante.

3 ART [singular] C1

a work of art that combines different styles or influences to create a new style

obra de arte, síntesis artística

  • synthesis of something

Collocations artistic synthesis · cultural synthesis

  • The painting is a synthesis of traditional and modern styles.

    El cuadro es una síntesis de estilos tradicionales y modernos.

4 LINGUISTICS [singular] C1

the process by which words are formed from other words or morphemes, especially in the formation of complex words like 'unhappiness'

síntesis lingüística

  • linguistic synthesis

Collocations morphological synthesis · grammatical synthesis

  • The linguistic synthesis of words is a complex process.

    La síntesis lingüística de palabras es un proceso complejo.

5 PHILOSOPHY [singular] C1

the combination of different ideas or beliefs to form a new system of thought

síntesis filosófica, combinación de ideas

  • philosophical synthesis

Collocations synthesis of thought · conceptual synthesis

  • His work represents a philosophical synthesis of Eastern and Western ideas.

    Su trabajo representa una síntesis filosófica de ideas orientales y occidentales.

6 BIOLOGY [singular] C1

the process by which living organisms build complex molecules from simpler ones, such as the synthesis of proteins from amino acids

síntesis biológica

  • biological synthesis

Collocations protein synthesis · enzyme synthesis

  • The process of protein synthesis is crucial for cell function.

    El proceso de síntesis proteica es crucial para la función celular.

7 MUSIC [singular] C1

the combination of different musical elements to create a new composition or arrangement

síntesis musical, combinación de elementos musicales

  • musical synthesis

Collocations synthesis of sounds · sound synthesis

  • The music is a synthesis of traditional and electronic elements.

    La música es una síntesis de elementos tradicionales y electrónicos.

8 PSYCHOLOGY [singular] C1

the process by which the mind combines sensory information to form a complete perception of an object or event

síntesis psicológica, integración sensorial

  • psychological synthesis

Collocations perceptual synthesis · cognitive synthesis

  • The psychological synthesis of sensory information is essential for understanding the world.

    La síntesis psicológica de información sensorial es esencial para comprender el mundo.