Synthetic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially; "man-made fibers"; "synthetic leather".
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- The new textile factory produced synthetic fabrics that were just as durable as their natural counterparts.
- She bought a synthetic diamond ring that sparkled just like the real thing.
- The car's seats were upholstered in synthetic leather that looked and felt surprisingly realistic.
- Synthetic sweeteners like aspartame are commonly used in diet sodas and low-calorie snacks.
- The perfume was made from synthetic fragrances that mimicked the scent of real flowers.
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Meaning 2
Not genuine or natural; "counterfeit rhetoric that flourishes when passions are synthetic"- George Will.
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Meaning 3
Of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts; "`all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition".
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Meaning 4
Involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis; "limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology"- P.S.Welch.
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Meaning 5
Systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words.
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Meaning 6
Artificial as if portrayed in a film; "a novel with flat celluloid characters".
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