syn-
- 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).
Show More
Origin of syn-
< Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with
syn.
Show More
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for syn
Historical Examples
The reddish amphibole-granite of Syn, which was taken for all the Egyptian obelisks.
The New York ObeliskCharles E. Moldenke
Gray states it to be only a distorted specimen of Vulsella, Syn.
A Conchological ManualGeorge Brettingham Sowerby
The more free wee are to syn, the more slaves are wee to Sathan.
Diary of John ManninghamJohn Manningham
"Come, Syn; I will lead thee in," said the secretary, taking his hand.
TaraPhilip Meadows Taylor
Hence is the saying that syn is set against it, when anyone tries to deny ought.
The Younger EddaSnorre
syn
- a variant of syne 1
Show More
syn.
- synonym(ous)
Show More
syn-
- with or togethersynecology
- fusionsyngamy
Show More
Word Origin
from Greek sun together, with
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Word Origin and History for syn
syn-
word-forming element meaning "together with," from Greek syn "with, together with," of unknown origin.
Show More
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
syn-
- Together; with:synclonus.
- United:syncephaly.
- Same; similar:synteny.
- At the same time:synesthesia.
Show More
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.