syn-


  1. 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).

Origin of syn-

1
<Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with

Other definitions for syn. (2 of 2)

syn.

abbreviation
  1. synonym.

  2. synonymous.

  1. synonymy.

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How to use syn- in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for syn (1 of 3)

syn

/ (saɪn, sɪn) /


adverb, preposition, conjunction
  1. a variant of syne 1

British Dictionary definitions for syn- (2 of 3)

syn-

prefix
  1. with or together: synecology

  2. fusion: syngamy

Origin of syn-

2
from Greek sun together, with

British Dictionary definitions for syn. (3 of 3)

syn.

abbreviation for
  1. synonym(ous)

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