syn-
a prefix occurring in loanwords from Greek, having the same function as co- (synthesis; synoptic); used, with the meaning “with,” “together,” in the formation of compound words (synsepalous) or “synthetic” in such compounds (syngas).
Origin of syn-
< Greek, combining form representing
sýn with, together with
Words nearby syn-
symptomatolytic,
symptomize,
symptomless,
symptosis,
syn,
syn-,
syn.,
synaeresis,
synaesthesia,
synagogue,
synalepha
British Dictionary definitions for syn-
syn-
prefix
with or together
synecology
fusion
syngamy
Word Origin for syn-
from Greek
sun together, with
Medical definitions for syn-
syn-
pref.
Together; with:synclonus.
United:syncephaly.
Same; similar:synteny.
At the same time:synesthesia.