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a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek, having the same function as co- (synthesis; synoptic); used, with the meaning “with,” “together,” in the formation of compound words (synsepalous) or “synthetic” in such compounds (syngas).

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Also sy-, syl-, sym-, sys-.

Origin of syn-

<Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with

Words nearby syn-

symptom complex, symptom formation, symptomize, symptomless, symptosis, syn-, synaeresis, synaesthesia, synagogue, synalepha, synalgia

Other definitions for syn- (2 of 2)

syn.

abbreviation

synonym.

synonymous.

synonymy.

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How to use syn- in a sentence

Than bad he hym syn erthe was so lyte; F. Than bad he hym see the erthe that is so lite (wrongly).
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
Syn, the tenth, keeps the door in the hall, and shuts it against those who ought not to enter.
The Elder Eddas of Saemund Sigfusson; and the Younger Eddas of Snorre Sturleson|Saemund Sigfusson and Snorre Sturleson
Die Pfarer soll den Gmeinden irs gfallens zu erkiessen Zugestelt syn.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Syn′chroniser; Syn′chronism, concurrence of events in time: the tabular arrangement of contemporary events, &c., in history.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements)|Various

The word syntax is derived from the Greek syn (with or together) and taxis (arrangement).
A Handbook of the English Language|Robert Gordon Latham

British Dictionary definitions for syn- (1 of 3)

syn

/ (saɪn, sɪn) /

adverb, preposition, conjunction

a variant of syne 1

British Dictionary definitions for syn- (2 of 3)

syn-

prefix

with or togethersynecology

fusionsyngamy

Word Origin for syn-

from Greek sun together, with

British Dictionary definitions for syn- (3 of 3)

syn.

abbreviation for

synonym(ous)

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Medical definitions for syn-

syn-

pref.

Together; with:synclonus.

United:syncephaly.

Same; similar:synteny.

At the same time:synesthesia.