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Webster 1913 Edition


Syn-

Syn-

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[Gr.
σύν
with.]
A prefix meaning with, along with, together, at the same time. Syn- becomes sym- before p, b, and m, and syl- before l.

Definition 2024


syn-

syn-

See also: syn, sýn, and -syn

English

Alternative forms

syl- (used before l), sym- (used before b, m and p)

Prefix

syn-

  1. identical
    synonym
  2. with, together
    synchronised swimming
  3. concomitant
    synesthesia

Derived terms

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References


Dutch

Pronunciation

Prefix

syn-

  1. syn-
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Finnish

Prefix

syn-

  1. -syn