Sintetik (en. Synthetic)

sin-te-tik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to things made from chemicals or artificial processes.
Synthetic fabric is usually cheaper than natural fabric.
Ang sintetik na tela ay karaniwang mas mababa ang presyo kaysa sa sustansyang tela.
That is formed or created from parts or elements.
Synthetic drugs are effective in treating various illnesses.
Ang sintetik na gamot ay epektibo sa paggamot ng iba't ibang sakit.
Having the quality of being different from natural or organic substances.
Some foods contain synthetic preservatives.
Ang ilang mga pagkain ay naglalaman ng sintetik na pangpreserba.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'sintetik' ay nagmula sa salitang Ingles na 'synthetic'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

synthetic materials
materials made from chemical processes
sintetik na materyales

Related Words

synthesis
The process of combining parts to form a whole.
sintesis
synthetics
Products made from synthetic materials.
synthetics

Slang Meanings

fake
I was sold a synthetic bag, I thought it was original.
Nabenta sa akin yung sintetik na bag, akala ko original.
artificial
I prefer synthetic flowers because they don't die.
Mas gusto ko yung sintetik na bulaklak kasi hindi namamatay.
fake item
That synthetic clothing is obviously a fake item.
Yung sintetik na damit na yan, halatang pekeng bagay.