syn-

English

Alternative forms

syl- (used before l), sym- (used before b, m and p)

Etymology

From Ancient Greek συν- (syn-), from σύν (sun, “with, in company with, together with”).

Prefix

syn-

1. identical

   synonym

2. with, together

   synchronised swimming

3. concomitant

   synesthesia

Derived terms

[+] English words prefixed with syn-

terms derived from syn-

synaesthesia synapse synchronicity synchronicity

synchronise synchronize synchrony

synchrotron syncopation syndicate

synergy synod synonym

References

• Definition of syn- - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary