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resynthesis

resynthesis

7.8
The process of making a substance again, like proteins or DNA, after it breaks down
  • noun
  • /ˌriːˈsɪnθəsɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : resíntesis
  • The two endpoints of each continuum were derived by analysis and resynthesis of naturally spoken recordings of those syllables produced by a single male speaker of Southeast British English dialect.

Examples

  • Through resynthesis, researchers were able to recover essential compounds that had been previously isolated.

  • After the experiment failed, the team spent weeks in resynthesis to create a more effective solution.

  • Experts on creative thinking concur that many new creative concepts are a result of the synthesis or resynthesis of previous knowledge.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The biologist described the importance of resynthesis in restoring cellular functions after stress.

Synonyms

regenesis
vsresynthesis
1 8.8

A new beginning when something is made or starts again

means assembling components back into a previous compound, not new origin
reconstitution
vsresynthesis
6.5

Adding a needed part so something becomes like it was before

is about making from parts again after they were separated
recomposition
vsresynthesis
6.7

Making a new version of something by changing its parts or structure

focuses on rebuilding by combining basic components after separation
re-formation
vsresynthesis
  • UK
5.8

To make something again in a new or better way

involves assembling components again without implying improvement
re-creation
vsresynthesis
4.8

To make something again after people destroy or lose it

involves assembling parts again after breakdown rather than new creation
instauration
vsresynthesis
  • Archaic
9.9

A repair that returns something to its original condition

refers to technical remaking by recombining separated parts

Surface Forms

resynthesis singular
resyntheses plural

Morphology

resynthesis = synthesis (transparent) = re + synthesis

This is straightforward prefixation of 're-' onto 'synthesis', giving the meaning of synthesizing again.

Etymology

Resynthesis comes from re- 'again' and synthesis 'putting together', just like the verb synthesize. In science or biology it means 'making something again' after it was broken down, so you rebuild molecules or body parts.