1.
synthesis, composition, combining
Combining multiple elements to create something new. Used in chemistry for chemical synthesis, in technology for image/sound compositing, and more broadly for artificial or synthetic products.
写真を合成する。
To composite photographs.
この素材は合成繊維でできている。
This material is made of synthetic fiber.
AIを使って音声を合成する技術が進歩している。
Technology for synthesizing speech using AI is advancing.
USAGE:
As a noun, 合成 often modifies other nouns to mean "synthetic" or "composite": 合成樹脂 (synthetic resin), 合成着色料 (synthetic coloring). As a する verb, it means to synthesize or composite.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 合成写真: composite photograph
- 合成繊維: synthetic fiber
- 音声合成: speech synthesis
- 化学合成: chemical synthesis
- 合成着色料: artificial coloring