synthetic

adjective
UK: /sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
US: /sɪnˈθet.ɪk/

  1. Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

    1. This jacket is made of synthetic material.
    2. The company developed a new synthetic rubber compound for tires that lasts longer.

  2. Not genuine or natural; artificial or contrived.

    1. Her smile seemed synthetic.
    2. The movie's plot felt synthetic and predictable, lacking originality.

Synonyms

artificial man-made unnatural imitation
synthetic noun

  1. A synthetic substance or material.

    1. The lab created a new synthetic.
    2. Many modern fabrics are synthetics, offering durability and ease of care.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "synthetic" in English means: Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product., Not genuine or natural; artificial or contrived..

The phonetic transcription of "synthetic" is /sɪnˈθet.ɪk/ in British English and /sɪnˈθet.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "synthetic": artificial, man-made, unnatural, imitation.

Example usage of "synthetic": "This jacket is made of synthetic material.". More examples on the page.