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- [sin-thet-ik]
- /sɪnˈθɛt ɪk/
- /sɪnˈθetɪklɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sin-thet-ik]
- /sɪnˈθɛt ɪk/
Definitions of synthetically word
- adjective synthetically of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis (opposed to analytic). 1
- adjective synthetically 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 synthetically (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 synthetically 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 synthetically not real or genuine; artificial; feigned: a synthetic chuckle at a poor joke. 1
- adjective synthetically 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 synthetically
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 Synthetically
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
synthetically 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.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
synthetically usage trend in Literature
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adv synthetically
- artificially — made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
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