syn-
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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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Origin of syn-
<Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with
Words nearby syn-
Other definitions for syn- (2 of 2)
syn.
abbreviation
synonym.
synonymous.
synonymy.
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How to use syn- in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for syn- (1 of 3)
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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