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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Syn-ŏn'y-mize, v. t. p. 1344To express in different words of the same meaning; to express by means of synonyms. This word “fortis” we may synonymize after all these fashions: stout, hardy, valiant, doughty, courageous…Syn-ŏn'y-mōŭs, a. p. 1344Expressing the same thing; conveying the same idea; pertaining to synonyms. These words consist of two propositions, which are not distinct in sense, but one and the same thing variously expressed…Syn-ōn'y-mōus-ly, adv. p. 1344In a synonymous manner; in the same sense: with the same meaning.Syn-ŏn'y-my, n. p. 1344The quality of being synonymous, or of expressing the same meaning by different words. 2. (Rhet.) A figure by which synonymous words are used to amplify a discourse.Syn-ŏp'sis, n. p. 1344A general view, or a collection of heads or parts so arranged as to exhibit a general view of the whole; a conspectus. That the reader may see in one view the exactness of the method, as well as…Syn-ŏp'tic, a. p. 1344[Fr. synoptique, Gr. συνοπτικός.Syn-ŏp'tĭ-cal p. 1344Affording a general view of the whole, or of the principal parts of a thing; as, a synoptic table. “The synoptic Gospels.” Afford.Syn-ŏp'tic-al-ly, adv. p. 1344In a synoptical manner; in such a manner as to present a general view in a short compass.Syn-ös'te-öl'o-gy, n. p. 1344(Anat.) A treatise upon the joints. Dunglison.Syn-ŏs'te-ŏ'sis, n. p. 1344(Anat.) Union by means of bone.Syn-ōs'/te-ōt'o-my, n. p. 1344(Anat.) Dissection of the joints.Syn-ō'vi-ă, n. p. 1344(Anat.) A clear, viscous fluid secreted within the synovial capsules of the joints, serving as a lubricating fluid to the latter, and to maintain them in a normal state.Syn-ō'vi-al, a. p. 1344Of, or pertaining to, the synovia, or lubricating fluid of the joints. Synovial capsule, a membranous, inclosed sac, of a dense, smooth structure, placed between articular surfaces, and secreting a…Syn-tăc'tic or Syn-tăc'tic-al, a. p. 1344Of, or pertaining to, syntax; according to the rules of syntax, or construction.Syn-tăc'tic-al-ly, adv. p. 1344In a syntactical manner; in conformity to syntax.Syn'tax or Syn-tăx'is, n. p. 1344Connected system or order; union of things; a number of things joined together. [Obs.] They owe no other dependence to the first than what is common to the whole syntax of being. Glanville. 2.…Syn-thet'ic-al, a. p. 1344Of, or pertaining to, syntaxis; consumptive; syntetic.Sŷnʹte-rēʹsis, n. p. 1344(Med.) Preservative or preventive treatment. 2. (Metaph.) Conscience viewed as the internal repository of the laws of right. Whewell.Sŷn′te-rĕt′ic, a. p. 1344Preserving health.Syn-tĕt'ic, a. p. 1344Of, or pertaining to, syntaxis; wasting with consumption; syntactical.Syn-tĕx'is, n. p. 1344(Med.) Wasting of the body, as from consumption; colliquation; consumption.Syn-thĕr'mal, a. p. 1344Having the same degree of heat.Sŷn'the-sis, n. p. 1344Composition, or the putting of two or more things together, as in compound medicines. 2. (Chem.) The uniting of elements to form a compound;—the opposite of analysis; as, that water is composed of…Sŷn'/the-sist, n. p. 1344One who employs synthesis, or who follows synthetic methods.Syn-thĕt'ic or Syn-thĕt'ic-al, a. p. 1344Pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis or composition; as, the synthetic method of reasoning, as opposed to the analytical. Philosophers hasten too much from the analytic to the synthetic…Syn-thĕt'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 1345In a synthetical manner; by synthesis. The plan proceeds synthetically from the parts to the whole. Walker.Sŷn’the-tīze, v. t. p. 1345To unite in regular structure. [Obs.]Sŷn’to-my, n. p. 1345Brevity; conciseness. [Rare.]Syn-tōn'ic, a. p. 1345(Mus.) Sharp; intense. [Rare.]Sŷ'pher-ing, n. p. 1345(Naut.) Lapping the edges of planks over each other for a bulk-head. Dana.Sŷph'i·lis, n. p. 1345(Med.) An infectious venereal disease, of which the primary symptoms are a chancre or virulent ulcer, and a bubo or engorged lymphatic gland, and the secondary or constitutional symptoms are ulcers…Sŷph'i-lit'ic, a. p. 1345Of, or pertaining to, syphilis; of the nature of syphilis; infected with syphilis.Sŷph'i-lit'ic-al-ly, adv. p. 1345In a syphilitic manner; with venereal disease.Sŷph'i-li-zā'tion, n. p. 1345Saturation of the system by inoculation with syphilis. Dunglison.Sŷph'i-lize, v. t. p. 1345To inoculate with syphilis.Sŷph'i-loid, a. p. 1345Resembling syphilis.Sȳ'phon, n. p. 1345The same as SIPHON. See SIPHON.Sȳ'ren, n. p. 1345The same as SIREN. See SIREN.Sŷr'a-cūse, n. p. 1345A luscious, red, muscadine wine made in Italy. Simmonds.Sŷr'i-ăc, n. p. 1345The language of Syria; especially, the ancient language of that country.Sŷr'i-ac, a. p. 1345(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Syria, or its language; as, the Syriac version of the Pentateuch; the Syriac Bible.Sŷr'i-a-çīsm or Sŷ-rī'a-çīsm, n. p. 1345A Syrian idiom. Milton.Sŷr'i-an, a. p. 1345(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Syria; Syriac.Sŷr'i-an, n. p. 1345(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Syria.Sŷr'i·an-īsm, n. p. 1345A Syrian idiom, or a peculiarity in the Syrian language; a Syriacism. Paley.Sŷr'i-ăsm, n. p. 1345A Syrian idiom; a Syrianism; a Syriacism. [Rare.] Stuart. The Scripture Greek is observed to be full of Syriasms and Hebraisms. Warburton.Sy-rĭn'gă, n. p. 1345(Bot.) A genus of plants; the lilac. ☞— The mock orange is popularly so called because its stems were formerly used as pipe-stems.Sŷr'inge, n. p. 1345An instrument consisting usually of a tube terminating in a small orifice, and filled, by the action of a piston, with a liquid, which is first drawn in and then expelled in a stream, as for…Sŷr'inge, v. t. p. 1345To inject by means of a syringe. 2. To wash and cleanse by injections from a syringe.Sy-rin’go-tōme, n. p. 1345(Surg.) A kind of bistoury formerly used in the operation of cutting for the fistula. Dunglison.Sŷr'in-gōt'o-my, n. p. 1345(Surg.) The operation of cutting for the fistula.Sȳr'ingx, n. p. 1345(Mus.) A wind instrument made of reeds tied together;—called also pandean pipes. Moore.Syr'ma, n. p. 1345(Antiq.) A long dress, reaching to the floor, worn by tragic actors.Syrt, n. p. 1345A quicksand; a bog. [Rare.] Young.Syr'tic, a. p. 1345Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a syrt, or quicksand. [Rare.] Ed. Rev.Syr'tis, n. p. 1345A quicksand. Quenched in a boggy syrtis; neither sea Nor good dry land. Milton.Syr'up, n. p. 1345See SIRUP, the preferable, but perhaps less usual, orthography.Sŷs'sar-eō'sis, n. p. 1345(Anat.) The junction of bones by intervening muscles. Brande.Sys-tăl'tic, a. p. 1345(Physiol.) Capable of, or taking place by, alternate contraction and dilatation; as, the systaltic action of the heart.Sŷs'ta-sĭs, n. p. 1345The consistence of a thing; constitution. [Very rare.] Burke.