English · Adjectives
synthetic
/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
[/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/]
artificial, man-made
Advancedadjective
Definition
Made by chemical processes to imitate a natural product.
Example
The jacket is made of synthetic material that dries very quickly.
The jacket is made of synthetic material that dries very quickly.
Etymology
From Greek 'synthetikos' (skilled in putting together), from 'syntithenai'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in materials science and manufacturing.