Etymology of the English word photosynthesis
the English word photosynthesis
derived from the English word synthesis
derived from the Late Latin word synthesis (dinner-service; set of matching articles; set of dining clothes; dressing-gown; costume)
derived from the Greek word sunthesis, σύνθεσις, σύνϑεσις
derived from the Greek word suntithenai
derived from the Greek word suntithemi, συντίϑημι
derived from the Greek word sun, σύν (together; with or together ; by association, companionship, process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.)
derived from the Greek word tithemi, τίϑημι