C1 verb Formal

syntegment

/sɪnˈtɛɡmənt/

To integrate or fuse distinct segments or components into a single, unified structure or cohesive system. It is often used in technical, architectural, or abstract contexts to describe the seamless blending of parts into a whole.

Examples

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1

I’m trying to syntegment the different chapters of my digital scrapbook to create a fluid narrative.

I am attempting to unify the various sections of my digital scrapbook into a continuous story.

2

The committee seeks to syntegment the various departmental policies into a single employee handbook.

The board wants to merge the different rules from each department into one unified guide for employees.

3

You should syntegment those video clips for a smoother transition between scenes.

You ought to blend those video pieces together so the change between scenes looks better.

Word Family

Noun
syntegmentation
Verb
syntegment
Adverb
syntegmentally
Adjective
syntegmental
Related
syntegmen
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'syn-' (together) and 'segment'. You are putting 'segments together' to make a 'syn-tegment'.

Quick Quiz

The engineer decided to ___ the various modules to improve the machine's overall durability.

Correct!

The correct answer is: syntegment

Examples

1

I’m trying to syntegment the different chapters of my digital scrapbook to create a fluid narrative.

everyday

I am attempting to unify the various sections of my digital scrapbook into a continuous story.

2

The committee seeks to syntegment the various departmental policies into a single employee handbook.

formal

The board wants to merge the different rules from each department into one unified guide for employees.

3

You should syntegment those video clips for a smoother transition between scenes.

informal

You ought to blend those video pieces together so the change between scenes looks better.

4

The theory attempts to syntegment psychological and sociological perspectives into a multi-disciplinary framework.

academic

The scientific theory tries to integrate psychological and sociological views into one comprehensive model.

5

The merger will allow our company to syntegment our global supply chains and reduce overhead costs.

business

The business merger will enable us to unify our international supply systems and lower expenses.

Word Family

Noun
syntegmentation
Verb
syntegment
Adverb
syntegmentally
Adjective
syntegmental
Related
syntegmen

Common Collocations

syntegment seamlessly to blend together perfectly without visible gaps
syntegment components to join various parts into a whole
syntegment data to unify different information sets
syntegment ideas to combine multiple concepts into one theory
syntegment a structure to unify the physical or logical parts of a building or system

Common Phrases

syntegment the whole

to make every part function as a single unit

a syntegmented approach

a unified or integrated method of doing something

efforts to syntegment

attempts to bring disparate parts together

Often Confused With

syntegment vs segment

Segment means to divide into parts, whereas syntegment means to join parts together.

syntegment vs synthesize

Synthesize is a general term for combining elements, while syntegment specifically implies fusing segmented layers or discrete sections.

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Usage Notes

Use this word primarily in formal or technical writing when you want to emphasize that parts were originally separate but are now being fused into a continuous structure. It is more precise than 'join' or 'mix'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the noun form 'segment' when they mean the action of unifying (syntegmenting). Remember that this word is a verb indicating a process of unification.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'syn-' (together) and 'segment'. You are putting 'segments together' to make a 'syn-tegment'.

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Word Origin

From the Greek prefix 'syn-' (together) and the Latin 'tegmentum' (a covering or segment), originally suggesting the stitching together of segments of a cover.

Grammar Patterns

transitive verb regular conjugation (syntegmented, syntegmenting) often used in passive voice (e.g., 'the parts were syntegmented')

Quick Quiz

The engineer decided to ___ the various modules to improve the machine's overall durability.

Correct!

The correct answer is: syntegment

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