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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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  syn.

  abbreviation

  synonym.
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  adverb

  a variant of syne 1

syn-

¹ American  

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 ).

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syn. ² American  

abbreviation

1. synonym.

2. synonymous.

3. synonymy.

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syn- ¹ British  

prefix

1. with or together

   synecology

2. fusion

   syngamy

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syn ² British  

/ sɪn /

adverb

1. a variant of syne 1

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syn. ³ British  

abbreviation

1. synonym(ous)

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Etymology

Origin of syn-

< Greek, combining form representing sýn with, together with

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

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Burgon cites Bandini's Catal. i. 130-3, where the elaborate syn. are given in full.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener

Athos, Protaton 32, 4to, amidst other matter, κεφ. t., syn., men.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener

Am., lect., syn., men., subscr., only contains St. Matthew.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener

Eus., subscr., στίχ., pict., syn., men., from the collection made by the Hon. F. North for the University of Corfu.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener

Eus., pict., syn., men., with a mixed text.

From A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament, Vol. I. by Frederick Henry Ambrose Scrivener

The pope also intends to proceed in a synodal way: the word synod derives from the union of two Greekwords, syn, “together,” and odòs, “journey.”

From Time ● Oct. 13, 2014

To achieve this, Global Insecurity urges a three-pronged effort: finding new reserves, developing alternative sources like solar power and syn thetic fuels, and conserving energy by using it more efficiently.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was the dread "syn flood," a relatively simple but utterly effective means for shutting down an Internet service provider--or, for that matter, anyone else on the Net.

From Time Magazine Archive

The lights were lowered a sound like thunder rumbled and syn thetic lightning glimmered.

From Time Magazine Archive

The body of the Councell; And we beseech your Grace make it not our syn: They gave us strict commaund to stop your passage.

From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen