Meaning & Definition of word "Synthetic"

Synthetic

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

1. A synthetic material or substance, especially one used as an alternative to a natural one.
- Example: The synthetic used in the construction of the bridge proved to be highly durable.

1. Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
- Example: The synthetic fabric was much cheaper than the natural fibers.
2. Not genuine; artificial.
- Example: His enthusiasm seemed synthetic and not authentic.
3. Relating to the combining of parts to form a whole.
- Example: The synthetic approach to learning integrates multiple disciplines.

●From Greek 'synthētikos', meaning 'put together'.

synthetic rubber:

A type of rubber made from synthetic materials, often used in various applications.

synthetic biology:

An interdisciplinary branch of biology and engineering that involves the design and construction of new biological parts.

synthetic drugs:

Medications that are produced through chemical processes rather than extracted from natural sources.

synthesis:

The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole.

synthetization:

The process of creating something through a synthesis.

synthesizer:

An electronic instrument that generates audio signals.

Meaning: Plastic

● Example Sentence: That new phone case is made of synthetic; it's not real material.

Meaning: Fake

● Example Sentence: He's all about synthetic style; he doesn't wear anything authentic.