synesthesia |
a phenomenon in which a stimulus applied to one part of the body causes a sensation in another, as when a smell produces the visualization of a prior experience. |
synfuel |
see "synthetic fuel." |
syngas |
a synthetic gas, produced from the combustion of fossil fuels or biomass, that contains hydrogen and can be used as a fuel. |
synod |
an assembly of the officers of a given church or denomination for the discussion of church affairs; ecclesiastical council. [2 definitions] |
synodical |
of or pertaining to a synod; synodal. [2 definitions] |
synonym |
a word having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word of the same language. [2 definitions] |
synonymous |
having the same or a similar meaning; expressing the same idea, intent, or the like. |
synonymy |
the quality of being synonymous or similar in meaning. [3 definitions] |
synopsis |
a short statement giving an overview, the main principles, or the sequence of events of a narrative, argument, article, or the like; summary; abstract. |
synopsize |
to make a brief, condensed summary, outline, or statement of (a longer work); summarize. |
synoptic |
of or indicating a synopsis; forming a summary or overview. [2 definitions] |
synovia |
a clear, thickish secretion from body membranes such as joints or tendon sheaths, which acts as a lubricant. |
syntactic |
of or concerning syntax. |
syntactics |
(used with a sing. verb) the division of semiotics dealing with the components and intrinsic attributes of signs and symbols rather than their use or effect. |
syntax |
the study of the structure and formation of phrases and sentences. [5 definitions] |
synthesis |
the combining of discrete elements into a unified compound or entity, or the unified whole formed by such a combining. (Cf. analysis.) [3 definitions] |
synthesize |
to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole. [3 definitions] |
synthesizer |
an electronic device containing amplifiers, filters, and oscillators that is capable of imitating sounds like those produced by musical instruments, the human voice, machines, and the like, used esp. by musicians. [2 definitions] |
synthetic |
of, pertaining to, resulting from, or involving synthesis. [5 definitions] |
synthetic fuel |
a hydrocarbon fuel produced from fossil fuels such as shale, tar sands, or coal. |
synthetic resin |
any of numerous resinous substances formed by the condensing or polymerizing of simpler molecules. [2 definitions] |