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VocabJLPT N2

synthesis

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

1. composition
2. synthesis
3. composite photo
4. (function) composition

This noun and verb (する) means "synthesis" or "composition," referring to combining multiple elements to create something new. It is used in science to describe chemical synthesis, in technology for things like synthesized sounds or composite images, and more broadly for artificial combinations of things.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The director said he'd "composite multiple cuts to build tension."

Sentence 2

Whoa, I composited the background into my photo and now it totally looks like I traveled somewhere!

Sentence 3

Which materials do you combine to make something light and strong?

Sentence 4

Wait, you're actually editing photos just to look better?!

Sentence 5

"What happens if you mix these two colors together?" my little sister asked.