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síntesis

synthesis

noun SEEN-teh-sees Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: From Greek 'synthesis' (combination), from 'syn-' (together) + 'tithenai' (to place).

Also means

summary

Usage Note

Síntesis is feminine and invariable in the plural: la síntesis, las síntesis. The phrase en síntesis is a formal connector meaning 'in summary'. The adjective sintético means both 'synthetic' (artificial) and 'relating to synthesis', so context matters. The related verb is sintetizar (to synthesize or to summarize).

Examples

"El profesor hizo una síntesis del tema."

Natural Translation

The professor gave a synthesis of the topic.

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