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Meaning of synizesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
sɪnɪˈziːsɪs

Definitions

  1. The fusion of two syllables into one without the formation of a recognized diphthong, especially to fit a certain poetic meter.
  2. A dense clumping of chromosomes on one side of the nucleus of a cell, sometimes occurring prior to cell division.
  3. Occlusion of the pupil of the eye, resulting in loss of vision.

Equivalents

Ελληνικά συνίζηση
Français synizèse synizésis
Italiano sinizesi
Português sinizese
Русский синизеса
Српски siniceza синицеза

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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