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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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Nearby words
symptomatolytic, symptomize, symptomless, symptosis, syn, syn-, syn., synaeresis, synaesthesia, synagogue, synalepha
Origin of syn-
< Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with
Definition for syn (2 of 2)
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British Dictionary definitions for syn (1 of 3)
British Dictionary definitions for syn (2 of 3)
syn.
abbreviation for
synonym(ous)
British Dictionary definitions for syn (3 of 3)
syn-
prefix
with or togethersynecology
fusionsyngamy
Word Origin for syn-
from Greek sun together, with
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Medicine definitions for syn
syn-
pref.
Together; with:synclonus.
United:syncephaly.
Same; similar:synteny.
At the same time:synesthesia.
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