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).
Origin of syn-
1Other definitions for syn. (2 of 2)
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 ChaucerSyn, 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 SturlesonDie Pfarer soll den Gmeinden irs gfallens zu erkiessen Zugestelt syn.
History of the Great Reformation, Volume IV | J. H. Merle D'AubignSyn′chroniser; Syn′chronism, concurrence of events in time: the tabular arrangement of contemporary events, &c., in history.
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)
/ (saɪn, sɪn) /
a variant of syne 1
British Dictionary definitions for syn- (2 of 3)
with or together: synecology
fusion: syngamy
Origin of syn-
2British Dictionary definitions for syn. (3 of 3)
synonym(ous)
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