syntexis
From LSJ
Ubi idem et maximus et honestissimus amor est, aliquando praestat morte jungi, quam vita distrahi → Where indeed the greatest and most honourable love exists, it is much better to be joined by death, than separated by life.
Latin > English (Lewis & Short)
syntēxis: is, f., = σύντηξις (a melting away of strength),
I a decline, consumption, Plin. 22, 25, 61, § 120; Cael. Aur. Tard. 3, 7, 90; Theod. Prisc. 2, 1.
Latin > French (Gaffiot 2016)
syntēxis, is, f. (σύντηξις), consomption [t. de médecine], atrophie : Plin. 22, 129 ; Th. Prisc. 2, 1.
Latin > German (Georges)
syntēxis, is, f. (σύντηξις), das Zusammenschmelzen der Kräfte, die Auszehrung, Plin. 22, 120 (Plur.). Th. Prisc. 2, 1: synt. vesicae, Cael. Aur. de morb. chron. 3, 7, 90.
