synthesis

synthesis /syn·the·sis/ (-thĕ-sis)

1. the creation of an integrated whole by the combining of simpler parts or entities.

2. the formation of a chemical compound by the union of its elements or from other suitable components.

3. in psychiatry, the integration of the various elements of the personality.synthet´ic

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syn·the·sis (snth-ss)

n. pl. syn·the·ses (-sz)

1. The combining of separate elements or substances to form a coherent whole.

2. Formation of a chemical compound from simpler compounds or elements.

3. A period in the cell cycle.

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synthesis

[sin′thəsis]

Etymology: Gk, synthenai, to put together

a level of cognitive learning in which the individual puts together the elements of previous learning levels to create a unified whole.

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synthesis [sin´thĕ-sis]

1. the creation of an integrated whole by the combining of simpler parts or entities.

2. the formation of a chemical compound by the union of its elements or from other suitable components.

3. in psychiatry, the integration of the various elements of the personality. adj., adj synthet´ic.

synthesis of learning the restructuring of previously learned concepts and behaviors into new patterns.

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synthesis (sinˑ·th·sis),

n the process of creating complex compounds from simpler ones or individual elements by initiating at least one chemical reaction.

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synthesis,

n a putting together. The creation of a new entity or idea from elements not previously joined.

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synthesis

creation of a compound by union of elements composing it, done artificially or as a result of natural processes.

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synthesis

The creation of a whole from simpler parts or components. See Biosynthesis, Cell-free synthesis, Combinatorial biosynthesis, Coordinated enzyme synthesis, Narcosynthesis, Parallel synthesis, Psychosynthesis, Split synthesis.