Meaning of synizesis | Babel Free
sɪnɪˈziːsɪsDefinitions
- The fusion of two syllables into one without the formation of a recognized diphthong, especially to fit a certain poetic meter.
- A dense clumping of chromosomes on one side of the nucleus of a cell, sometimes occurring prior to cell division.
- Occlusion of the pupil of the eye, resulting in loss of vision.
Equivalents
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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