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sintesi

synthesis

noun SEEN-teh-zee Less Common
Communication Speech

Origin: From Latin synthesis, from Greek synthesis (putting together), from syn- + tithenai (to place).

Also means

summary

Usage Note

Sintesi is a feminine noun with an invariable plural — le sintesi — because it ends in an unstressed -i. It is used in chemistry (la sintesi proteica — protein synthesis), logic, and everyday speech to mean a concise summary: in sintesi means 'in short' or 'to sum up.' It is the antonym of analisi (analysis), which is also an invariable feminine noun.

Examples

"In sintesi, il progetto è stato un successo."

Natural Translation

In short, the project was a success.

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