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The union, or drawing together into one syllable, of two vowels that are ordinarily separated in syllabification; synecphonesis; -- the opposite of diæresis.

Same as Synæresis.

Working together; coöperating; as, synergetic muscles.

The doctrine or theory, attributed to Melanchthon, that in the regeneration of a human soul there is a coöperation, or joint agency, on the part both of God and of man.

One who holds the doctrine of synergism.

Of or pertaining to synergism. "A synergistic view of regeneration." Shedd.

the combined healty action of every organ of a particular system; as, the digestive synergy.

One whose occupation is to tan hides, or convert them into leather by the use of tan.

A place where the work of tanning is carried on.

One who keeps a tavern. Chaucer. Camden.

Display of force or energy at a distance, or without contact; - - applied to mediumistic phenomena. -- Tel`en*er"gic (#), a.

Of, pertaining to, or designating, a condition assumed by the imago of certain Neuroptera, after exclusion from the pupa. In this state the insect is soft, and has not fully attained its mature coloring.

A white wine resembling Madeira in taste, but more tart, produced in Teneriffe, one of the Canary Islands; -- called also Vidonia.

Tenderness. [Obs.] Ainsworth.

A determining; as, in oyer and terminer. See Oyer.

One who thins, or makes thinner.

One who threatens. Shak.

Having three corners, or angles; as, a three-cornered hat.

Having three nerves. Three-nerved leaf (Bot.), a leaf having three distinct and prominent ribs, or nerves, extending from the base.

That which tightens; specifically (Mach.), a tightening pulley.