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synthesis

[/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: syntheses
síntese
1. The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole
The synthesis of different musical genres created a unique sound.
A síntese de diferentes gêneros musicais criou um som único.
2. In chemistry, the production of a substance by combining simpler chemical elements or compounds
The synthesis of new materials requires precise laboratory conditions.
A síntese de novos materiais requer condições precisas de laboratório.
3. The combining of thesis and antithesis in a dialectical process
Hegel's synthesis resolved the conflict between the original thesis and antithesis.
A síntese de Hegel resolveu o conflito entre a tese original e a antítese.
4. A comprehensive summary combining key ideas from multiple sources
The report provided a synthesis of current research on climate change.
O relatório apresentou uma síntese das pesquisas atuais sobre mudanças climáticas.
Synonyms
combinationintegrationamalgamationfusionunification
Antonyms
analysisseparationdecompositiondivision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
síntese
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
síntese
Common in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
síntese
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in synthesis - em síntese (in summary)
synthesis of knowledge - síntese do conhecimento
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