English Words Starting With S

• synaxarion

  nounVery low
  /sɪˈnæksərɪən/A liturgical book in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches containing the lives of saints and commemorations arranged according to the liturgical calendar.
• synaxarium

  nounVery Low
  /sɪˌnækˈseə.ri.əm/A book containing the lives of the saints and short lessons from the Scriptures, arranged for reading on specific days of the year in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
• synaxary

  nounVery Low (Obsolete/Rare/Technical)
  /sɪˈnæksəri/A book containing the daily liturgical services for saints' days and festivals in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
• synaxis

  nounC2/Rare
  /sɪˈnæk.sɪs/A religious assembly or gathering for worship, especially in early Christian or Eastern Orthodox contexts.
• sync

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveHigh
  /sɪŋk/To cause two or more things to occur, operate, or be updated at the same time and rate.
• sync-generator

  nounLow
  /ˈsɪŋk ˌdʒɛnəreɪtə/A software tool or function that automatically creates the code or structure needed to keep two different systems, sets of data, or components in synchronization.
• syncarp

  nounVery Low
  /ˈsɪnkɑːp/A fruit formed from the fused ovaries of multiple adjacent flowers, resulting in a single, often fleshy, structure.
• synchro unit

  nounLow (Technical/Industry-Specific)
  /ˈsɪŋ.krəʊ ˌjuː.nɪt/An electronic device or mechanism designed to synchronize the operation of two or more systems, often found in automotive ignition systems, cameras, or other machinery requiring precise timing.
• synchro-

  nounC2
  /ˈsɪŋkrəʊ/A prefix meaning 'together', 'at the same time', or 'in unison', derived from synchronization.
• synchrocyclotron

  nounC2
  /ˌsɪŋkrəʊˈsaɪklətrɒn/A type of particle accelerator in which the frequency of the accelerating electric field is decreased as the particles gain energy and mass, allowing them to remain in phase with the field over longer distances.
• synchroflash

  adjectivenounRare/Technical
  /ˈsɪŋkrə(ʊ)flaʃ/A photographic technique using synchronized flash to illuminate a moving subject.
• synchromesh

  adjectivenounC1
  /ˈsɪŋkrə(ʊ)mɛʃ/A type of gearbox which allows gears to be changed smoothly by synchronizing their speeds before engagement.
• synchromism

  nounRare
  /ˈsɪŋkrəˌmɪz(ə)m/The state or fact of being synchronous; simultaneous occurrence or existence.
• synchroneity

  nounC1/C2 (low frequency; academic/technical)
  /ˌsɪŋkrəˈniːɪti/The state, quality, or fact of being synchronous; simultaneous occurrence.
• synchronicity

  nounC2
  /ˌsɪŋkrəˈnɪsəti/The meaningful coincidence of events that seem causally unrelated but are perceived as having a significant connection.
• synchronism

  nounC1
  /ˈsɪŋkrənɪz(ə)m/The fact of two or more events or processes occurring at the same time; simultaneous occurrence.
• synchronize

  verbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveB2
  /ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz/To cause two or more events, actions, or processes to occur at the same time or rate.
• synchronized shifting

  nounC1-C2 / Low-frequency technical compound
  /ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪzd ˈʃɪf.tɪŋ/The coordinated movement or transition between two or more states, patterns, or gears in precise unison.
• synchronized skating

  nounLow
  /ˈsɪŋkrənaɪzd ˈskeɪtɪŋ/A team sport in figure skating where multiple skaters perform coordinated routines in unison, emphasizing precision and synchronization.
• synchronized swimming

  nounC1
  /ˌsɪŋ.krə.naɪzd ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/An aquatic sport in which swimmers perform coordinated, synchronized movements and routines in water to music.

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