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The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
"The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience."
Happening, existing, or arising at the same time.
"The students participated in a synchronous online class."
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
"The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd."
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
"A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company."
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
"The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top."
Working together in a cooperative and effective manner.
"The two departments have a synergic relationship that boosts productivity."
The increased effectiveness that results when two or more people or organizations work together.
"The merger created synergy between the two companies."
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
"The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church."
a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
"In this sentence, 'big' is a synonym of 'large'."
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
"For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity."
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
"The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel."
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
"The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century."
the rules for arranging words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language or code
"Clear syntax helps readers understand complex ideas quickly."
The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.
"The report is a synthesis of several research studies."
To combine different elements to form a new whole.
"The scientist synthesized a new compound in the lab."
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
"The shoes are made from synthetic leather."
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
"The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue."
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
"They placed the documents on the table."
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
"The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play."
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
"She took a tablet to relieve her headache."
understood or implied without being stated
"There was a tacit agreement to avoid the subject."
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
"He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings."
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
"She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall."
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
"The coach taught the players how to tackle properly."
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