synthesis

Definition

The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.

Etymology

From Latin synthesis, from Ancient Greek σύνθεσις (súnthesis, “a putting together; composition”), from συντίθημι (suntíthēmi, “put together, combine”), from συν- (sun-, “together”) + τίθημι (títhēmi, “set, place”). Doublet of sandhi.

Example Sentences

• "In its synthesis of different art forms and various techniques, Tongues Untied actually represented a departure for Riggs, whose previous work […] had been in a relatively traditional documentary format."
• "The Saturnalia was apparently the only occasion, however, when the synthesis could be worn in public with decorum."

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