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- [sin-thet-ik]
- /sɪnˈθɛt ɪk/
- /sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-thet-ik]
- /sɪnˈθɛt ɪk/
Definitions of synthetic word
- adjective synthetic of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic). 1
- adjective synthetic noting or pertaining to compounds formed through a chemical process by human agency, as opposed to those of natural origin: synthetic vitamins; synthetic fiber. 1
- adjective synthetic (of a language) characterized by a relatively widespread use of affixes, rather than separate words, to express syntactic relationships: Latin is a synthetic language, while English is analytic. Compare analytic (def 3), polysynthetic (def 1). 1
- adjective synthetic Also, synthetical. Logic. of or relating to a noncontradictory proposition in which the predicate is not included in, or entailed by, the subject. 1
- adjective synthetic not real or genuine; artificial; feigned: a synthetic chuckle at a poor joke. 1
- adjective synthetic Jewelry. noting a gem mineral manufactured so as to be physically, chemically, and optically identical with the mineral as found in nature. (not in technical use) noting a gem mineral manufactured and pigmented in imitation of a natural gemstone of that name. 1
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Origin of synthetic
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < New Latin syntheticus < Greek synthetikós, equivalent to synthet(ós) placed together, verbid of syntithénai to put together (syn- syn- + the-, stem of tithénai to put, place + -tos verbid suffix) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Synthetic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
synthetic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for synthetic
adj synthetic
- actinic — (of radiation) producing a photochemical effect
- alchemical — Alchemical means relating to the science of alchemy.
- all there — having his or her wits about him or her; of normal intelligence
- artificial — Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology.
- bad — If you say that it is bad that something happens, you mean it is unacceptable, unfortunate, or wrong.
noun synthetic
- artifact — any object made by human work; esp., a simple or primitive tool, weapon, vessel, etc.
- byproduct — A byproduct is something that is produced during the manufacture or processing of another product.
- decoction — the extraction of the water-soluble substances of a drug or medicinal plants by boiling
- artefact — An artefact is an ornament, tool, or other object that is made by a human being, especially one that is historically or culturally interesting.
adjective synthetic
- canned — Canned music, laughter, or applause on a television or radio programme has been recorded beforehand and is added to the programme to make it sound as if there is a live audience.
- constructed — to build or form by putting together parts; frame; devise.
- enzymatic — Of, relating to, or caused by enzymes.
- ersatz — (of a product) Made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else.
- imitation — a result or product of imitating.
Antonyms for synthetic
adjective synthetic
- organic — noting or pertaining to a class of chemical compounds that formerly comprised only those existing in or derived from plants or animals, but that now includes all other compounds of carbon.
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