Splice — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈsplīs/

Meaning & Definition of Splice

Splice (verb)

  1. to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
  2. to unite (two lengths of magnetic tape, photographic film, etc.) by overlapping and securing together two ends
  3. to unite, link, or insert as if by splicing

Splice (noun)

  1. a joining or joint made by splicing something
  2. marriage, wedding

Splice (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hook, compound

    similar: chain, compound, hitch, hook, ally, confederate, league, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, mate, yoke, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite
    opposite: break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink, detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Splice

The most common words with a similar meaning to Splice:

chain, compound, hitch, hook, ally, confederate, league, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, mate, yoke, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Splice

Words with the opposite meaning of Splice:

break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink, detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

Word Forms of Splice

Inflections: spliced, splicing

Derived words: splicer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Splice

obsolete Dutch splissen; akin to Middle Dutch splitten to split

First known use: circa 1525

Words & Phrases Containing Splice

comma splice

Frequently Asked Questions about Splice

What does "Splice" mean?

"Splice" means to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands.

What is another word for "Splice"?

Other words for "Splice" include chain, compound, hitch, hook, ally, confederate, league and assemble. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Splice" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Splice"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Splice". Common alternatives include chain, compound, hitch, hook, ally, confederate, league, assemble, cluster and congregate.

What is the opposite of "Splice"?

Antonyms of "Splice" include break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split and sunder.

Is "Splice" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Splice" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Splice"?

"Splice" is pronounced /ˈsplīs/.

What is the origin of the word "Splice"?

"Splice" comes from obsolete Dutch splissen; akin to Middle Dutch splitten to split. First known use: circa 1525.

What is another word for "Splice" meaning "as in hook, compound"?

When "Splice" (verb) means as in hook, compound, synonyms include chain, compound, hitch, hook, ally and confederate. Opposites in this sense include break up, dissever, part and section.