English word origin

Etymology of syn

From Ancient Greek συν- (sun-, “with, together”), having the same function as co- (“synthesis, synoptic”).

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Source etymology 1

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adj

That has a torsion angle between 0° and 90°.

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From Ancient Greek συν- (sun-, “with, together”), having the same function as co- (“synthesis, synoptic”).

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Derivation mentionσυν-grc · with, together

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Abbreviation of synonym.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of synonym.

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Source etymology 3

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adj

Abbreviation of synthetic.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of synthetic.

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