noun

syntropy

Syntropy (noun) means a tendency towards complexity, structure, order, organization of ever more advantageous and orderly patterns. Originally coined as a synonym for negentropy.

noun

A tendency towards complexity, structure, order, organization of ever more advantageous and orderly patterns. Originally coined as a synonym for negentropy

The coalescence of two diseases into one.

A wholesome association with others.

A formation of a series of similar parts having the same orientation (e.g., ribs, scales).

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Etymology

By surface analysis, syn- + -tropy. First attested in 1871, in the anatomical sense.

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What is the meaning of syntropy?

"syntropy" (noun) means a tendency towards complexity, structure, order, organization of ever more advantageous and orderly patterns. Originally coined as a synonym for negentropy.

What are the different meanings of syntropy?

"syntropy" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tendency towards complexity, structure, order, organization of ever more advantageous and orderly patterns. Originally coined as a synonym for negentropy; 2. The coalescence of two diseases into one; 3. A wholesome association with others.