Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: //riːˈsɪnθəsɪs//
KK: /riːˈsɪnθəsɪs/
Definition
A process of combining parts again to create something new, especially using elements that were previously put together.
Example
The scientist conducted a resynthesis of the compound to improve its effectiveness.
Conversation

Have you heard about the concept of resynthesis in music production?

Yeah, it's fascinating how artists can create something new from existing sounds.

Exactly! It’s like giving old materials a fresh life through resynthesis.

Totally, it really shows creativity in using what's already there.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
recombination
reconstruction
reassembly
Antonyms
dissolution
separation
disassembly
Root Explanation
Resynthesis → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "synthesis" (from Greek "synthesis", meaning putting together). The word "resynthesis" means the act of putting together again or reconstructing something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'putting together again' — 're-' means again, and 'synthesis' means to put together.
Visually Confused Words
synthesis
synthesist
synthesism
esthesis
parasynthesis
synanthesis
paresthesis
parenthesis