synthesize

especially British, synthe·sise

[sin-thuh-sahyz]

verb (used with object)

synthesized, synthesizing 

1. to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (analyze ).

   to synthesize a statement.

2. Chemistry.,  to combine (constituent elements) into a single or unified entity.

3. to treat synthetically.

verb (used without object)

synthesized, synthesizing 

1. to make or form a synthesis.

synthesize

/ ˈsɪnθɪˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to combine or cause to combine into a whole

2. (tr) to produce by synthesis

Other Word Forms

• synthesization noun
• nonsynthesized adjective
• resynthesize verb (used with object)
• unsynthesized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of synthesize¹

First recorded in 1820–30; synthes(is) + -ize

Related Words

• incorporate