Explanation
The bringing together of several lines of thought through encounter or counter-movement. Makes insight visible as an event between different lines.
Example
Historical order meets present use, and both alter the map.
Counterexample
Historical order and present use are important.
Distinction
Synoeciosis unites opposites under one relation; synantesis foregrounds the encounter of their movements.
Effect on thought and perception
Makes insight visible as an event between different lines.
Resonance
Two currents meet without losing their origins.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Synantesis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR11-0010. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR11-0010The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.