- synoecize
- syn·oe·cize
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synoecize
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synoecize — nēˌsīz transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ s) Etymology: Greek synoikizein to give in wedlock, combine into one city state, unite, from synoikos dwelling in the same house + izein ize : to join (diverse things) together; especially : to form into a large… … Useful english dictionary
synoecious — a. having male and female flowers in same inflorescence. ♦ synoecize, v.t. join together. ♦ synoecism, n. ♦ synoecy, n. association of species with benefit to one and neither harm nor benefit to other … Dictionary of difficult words
syn|oe|cism — «sih NEE sihz uhm», noun. the uniting of several towns or villages into one city or community. ╂[< Greek synoikismós < synoikízein to synoecize < syn together + oikízein to found as a community < oîkos house] … Useful english dictionary
