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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The fusion of two syllables into one without the formation of a recognized diphthong, especially to fit a certain poetic meter. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis wordnet
3. 3
   A dense clumping of chromosomes on one side of the nucleus of a cell, sometimes occurring prior to cell division. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   Occlusion of the pupil of the eye, resulting in loss of vision. countable, obsolete, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

synecphonesissynezesis

Etymology

From Ancient Greek συνίζησις (sunízēsis, “a sitting together”), from σύν (sún, “with”) (English syn-) + ἱζάνω (hizánō, “to sit”).

Related phrases

figure of speech

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