synthetism
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Noun[edit]
synthetism (uncountable)
- (art) A style of postimpressionism that aims to synthesize varioous elements: the outward appearance of the thing depicted, the artist's feelings about it, and aesthetic considerations.
- (medicine, obsolete) The complete treatment of a fracture, restoring the parts to their proper place and holding them there.