synthetic
synthetic
Definition
syn·thetic (sin t̸het′ik)
adjective
- of, involving, or using synthesis
- produced by synthesis; specif., produced by chemical synthesis, rather than of natural origin
- not real or genuine; artificial
- Linguis. characterized by the use of inflection to express grammatical relationships Russian is a synthetic language
- Logic not true by the meaning of its component terms alone but by virtue of observation and not resulting in self-contradiction with denial
Etymology: Fr synthétique < Gr synthetikos
noun
something synthetic; specif., a substance produced by chemical synthesis
syn·thet′i·cally adverb
synthetic
Synonyms
synthetic
modif.
False
artificial, counterfeit, plastic; see artificial 1, false 3.Man-made
chemically made, ersatz, makeshift, unnatural, polymerized; see also manufactured. See syn. study at artificial.
synthetic
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: Her most recent work, Top 100, explores the benefits of using recycled synthetics.
- contain: These products contain no synthetics, dairy, or preservatives.
Adjective modifier
- other: The Polar Nature of Thinking There are two fundamental gestures of thinking, one of which is analytic, and the other synthetic.
- modern: Stone conservators are trained to use both traditional materials ( e.g. lime ) and the latest modern synthetics.
Modifies a noun
- phonics: Is synthetic phonics really the holy grail of reading?
- peptide: We will pursue alternatives in which synthetic peptides, based on joint collagen, may be engineered to become more effective.
- fiber: This is achieved by spinning natural or synthetic fibers in a dubbing loop.
- chemistry: Synthetic organic chemistry may provide a solution to this problem in the years to come.
- resin: The binders used in modern paints tend to be synthetic resins, such as acrylics and epoxies.
- polymer: Single ply membranes are strong, flexible sheets composed predominately of synthetic polymer.
Used with adjective complement
- use: In particular, we have studied by DFS the role of tryptophan residues in membrane protein anchoring using synthetic WALP peptides.
- feel: Seats are removable, driving experience feels oddly synthetic, turbo 165bhp engine outpaces those of its rivals.
Noun used with modifier
- %: Your best bet is AMSOIL 100 % synthetic in this engine.
Possessives
- phonics: Unfortunately, determining what constitutes best practice in ' synthetic ' phonics is by no means clear-cut.
Modifying Another Word
- totally: The stage was set for totally synthetic lubricants to enter the automobile market.
- entirely: It is not plant based, being entirely synthetic.
- fully: Make sure the bike has been run on fully synthetic oil.
- completely: A completely synthetic diet might eliminate the need for sewers altogether.
- even: She still suffers outbreaks, even synthetic clothing materials cause a breakout.
- not: Wear cool fibers such as cotton and not synthetic ones.
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