SYNESIS
\sa͡ɪnˈiːsɪs], \saɪnˈiːsɪs], \s_aɪ_n_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\
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A construction in which adherence to some element in the sense causes a departure from strict syntax, as in Philip went down to Samaria and preached Christ unto them.
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A construction in which adherence to some element in the sense causes a departure from strict syntax, as in Philip went down to Samaria and preached Christ unto them.
By Noah Webster.
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sin'e-sis, n. a grammatical construction in harmony with the sense rather than with strict syntax. [Gr., 'understanding.']
By Thomas Davidson
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