First Known Use: 1856
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synesis
noun syn·e·sis \ˈsi-nə-səs\
Definition of SYNESIS
: a grammatical construction in which agreement or reference is according to sense rather than strict syntax (as anyone and them in “if anyone calls, tell them I am out”)
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Origin of SYNESIS
New Latin, from Greek, understanding, sense, from synienai to bring together, understand, from syn- + hienai to send — more at jet
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