synthesis
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The combination of separate ideas, substances, or parts into a single, connected whole.
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Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Her essay was a _____ of ideas from several different philosophers."
Answer: synthesis
In your own words, what does "synthesis" mean?
The combination of separate ideas, substances, or parts into a single, connected whole.
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