synthesis
//ˈsɪnθəsɪs//
Noun
synthesisSingular
synthesesPlural
1
The combination of ideas, elements, or components to form a connected whole.
The report is a synthesis of various research findings.
2
The production of chemical compounds by reaction from simpler materials.
The synthesis of aspirin from salicylic acid is a common experiment in chemistry classes.
3
In philosophy, the final stage in a dialectical process, combining thesis and antithesis.
In Hegel's dialectic, synthesis emerges from the conflict between thesis and antithesis.