Synthesize Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of SYNTHESIZE

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1

formal

a

:

to make (something) by combining different things

• She synthesized the treatment from traditional and modern philosophies of medicine.

b

:

to combine (things) in order to make something new

• He synthesized old and new ideas to form his theory.

2

technical

:

to make (something) from simpler substances through a chemical process

• Scientists synthesize new drugs.
• Glands synthesize the enzymes.
• Amino acid is synthesized in the body.

3

:

to produce (sounds, speech, etc.) by using electronic equipment

• He synthesized the drumbeat. [=he created the drumbeat by using a synthesizer]

— synthesized

also British

synthesised

adjective

• synthesized proteins/drugs
• synthesized music
• a synthesized voice
• The drumbeat is synthesized.