Greek · prefix
syn-
with, together
Forms
- syn-
- sym- — Used before b, m, or p in Greek compounds.
- syl- — Used before l in Greek compounds.
- sy- — A shortened form in some Greek compounds.
Origin
Greek syn, ‘with’; its deeper ancestry is uncertain.
Note
Togetherness can mean cooperation, combination, or simultaneous action.
Words sharing this root
asymmetryLack of balance or matching between opposing sides or parts.biosynthesisThe production of complex molecules by living cells or organisms.idiosyncrasyAn unusual trait characteristic of a particular person or thing.syllableA unit of speech organized around a single vowel sound.syllogismA logical argument drawing a conclusion from two premises.symbiosisA close, lasting relationship that often benefits both participants.symbolA sign, image, or object that stands for something else.symbolizeTo stand for an idea, quality, or thing.symmetryA balanced correspondence between parts of a whole.sympatheticSharing or understanding another's feelings.sympatheticRelating to the part of the nervous system that prepares the body for action or stress.sympathizeTo share another's feelings with understanding.sympathyA connection through shared feeling.symphonyAn extended orchestral composition in several movements.symposiumA gathering of expert contributions on a shared topic.symptomA sign of an underlying condition or problem.synagogueA place for Jewish worship and community gatherings.synapseA junction where nerve cells communicate, or communication through such a junction.synchronizeTo make things happen at the same time or keep the same time.synchronizeTo update copies of data so they match.synchronousOccurring or operating at the same time or with coordinated timing.syncopateShorten a word by omitting sounds or letters from its middle.syncopateShift musical accents away from the regular beat.syncopationRhythmic emphasis placed on normally weak beats or between beats.syncopeBrief loss of consciousness caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.syncopeOmission of sounds or letters from within a word.syndromeA recognizable pattern of symptoms, behaviors, or problems occurring together.synergyA combined effect greater than the sum of separate effects.synodA council that meets to discuss or govern church affairs.synonymA word with substantially the same meaning as another.synonymousHaving the same or nearly the same meaning or effect.synopsisA brief summary of the main points or plot.synopticOffering a comprehensive overview.synopticRelating to the similar Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.syntaxRules specifying the order of elements in a language.synthesisThe combining of simpler elements into a coherent whole or new result.syntheticMade artificially rather than occurring naturally.syntheticCombining separate elements into a whole.syntheticExpressing grammatical relationships through changes in word forms.systemA set of connected elements that work together.