how to pronounce synapse

/ˈsaɪ.næps/

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An example use of synapse in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… five teenage children and synapse do …”

meanings of synapse

verb:

To form a synapse.
To undergo synapsis.

noun:

The junction between the terminal of a neuron and either another neuron or a muscle or gland cell, over which nerve impulses pass.

synapse frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word synapse occurs in english on average 0.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

topics synapse can be related to

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1) education, science, and technology;