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- [sin-thet-ik]
- /sɪnˈθɛt ɪk/
- /sɪnˈθɛtɪkəl)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-thet-ik]
- /sɪnˈθɛt ɪk/
Definitions of synthetical word
- adjective synthetical of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic). 1
- adjective synthetical 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 synthetical (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 synthetical 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 synthetical not real or genuine; artificial; feigned: a synthetic chuckle at a poor joke. 1
- adjective synthetical 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 synthetical
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 Synthetical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
synthetical 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".
synthetical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for synthetical
adj synthetical
- actinic — (of radiation) producing a photochemical effect
- alchemical — Alchemical means relating to the science of alchemy.
- chemical — Chemical means involving or resulting from a reaction between two or more substances, or relating to the substances that something consists of.
adjective synthetical
- enzymatic — Of, relating to, or caused by enzymes.
Antonyms for synthetical
adj synthetical
- analytical — An analytical way of doing something involves the use of logical reasoning.
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