🧵synthetic

adjective
/sɪnˈθetɪk/

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Made artificially through chemical processes rather than natural means.

Example Sentences

The shoes are made from synthetic leather.

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

Many synthetic fertilizers harm the environment.

Example Expressions

synthetic smile

Synonyms

artificial, man-made, fabricated, fake, imitation, Artificial, Man-made, Chemically Engineered
Entry 1
artificial, man-made, fabricated, fake, imitation
Entry 2
artificial, man-made, fabricated
Entry 3
Artificial, Man-made, Chemically Engineered

Antonyms

natural, genuine, authentic, organic, Natural, Organic, Unprocessed
Entry 1
natural, genuine, authentic
Entry 2
natural, organic, genuine
Entry 3
Natural, Organic, Unprocessed

Collocations

synthetic fabric, synthetic leather, synthetic materials, synthetic drugs

Related Vocabularies

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
showing a lack of respect for God or religion
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered

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