synthetic
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ɪk adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, proceeding by, or involving synthesis ( opposed to analytic ).
2.
noting or pertaining to compounds formed through a chemical process by human agency, as opposed to those of natural origin: synthetic vitamins; synthetic fiber.
3.
(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 ).
4.
Also, syn·thet·i·cal. Logic. of or pertaining to a noncontradictory proposition in which the predicate is not included in, or entailed by, the subject.
5.
not real or genuine; artificial; feigned: a synthetic chuckle at a poor joke.
noun
7.
something made by a synthetic, or chemical, process.
8.
synthetics.
a.
substances or products made by chemical synthesis, as plastics or artificial fibers.
b.
the science or industry concerned with such products.
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Origin:
1690–1700; < Neo-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
1690–1700; < Neo-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
Related forms
syn·thet·i·cal·ly, adverb
non·syn·thet·ic, adjective
non·syn·thet·i·cal, adjective
non·syn·thet·i·cal·ly, adverb
un·syn·thet·ic, adjective
Synonyms
5. fake, phony, counterfeit, sham.
5. fake, phony, counterfeit, sham.
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synthetic (sɪnˈθɛtɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a substance or material) made artificially by chemical reaction |
| 2. | not genuine; insincere: synthetic compassion |
| 3. | polysynthetic agglutinative Compare analytic denoting languages, such as Latin, whose morphology is characterized by synthesis |
| 4. | philosophy |
| a. (of a proposition) having a truth-value that is not determined solely by virtue of the meanings of the words, as in all men are arrogant | |
| b. a posteriori Compare empirical contingent | |
| —n | |
| 5. | a synthetic substance or material |
| [C17: from New Latin syntheticus, from Greek sunthetikos expert in putting together, from suntithenai to put together; see | |
| syn'thetically | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
synthetic
1690s, as a term in logic, from Fr. synthétique (17c.), from Mod.L. syntheticus, from Gk. synthetikos, from synthetos, pp. of syntithenai (see synthesis). From 1874 in reference to products or materials made artificially by chemical synthesis; hence "artificial" (1930).
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Medical Dictionary
synthetic syn·thet·ic (sĭn-thět'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to or involving synthesis.
Produced by chemical synthesis, especially not of natural origin.
A synthetic chemical compound or material.
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Science Dictionary
| synthetic (sĭn-thět'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
Produced artificially, especially in a laboratory or other man-made environment. Nylon is a synthetic chemical compound. |
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Example sentences
Synthetic shingles made from recycled materials, such as plastic and old tires are another eco-friendly option.
At a time when so much around us is synthetic and artificial, here is the real thing.
Synthetic diesel made from natural gas would be a step in the right direction.
The field of synthetic biology involves redesigning networks of genes to enable microbes to perform useful functions efficiently.
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