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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    artificial man-made manufactured fabricated fake imitation simulated virtual mock sham ersatz pseudo spurious factitious contrived engineered constructed created formulated designed invented conceived planned synthetic unnatural unreal fabricated fictitious bogus counterfeit forged false deceptive

    Meaning of Synthetic

    Relating to or produced by chemical synthesis

    Definitions

    • Made by a chemical process, especially one that is not found naturally
    • * Relating to or produced by synthesis, especially in music or art
    • * Artificially created or produced

    Etymology of Synthetic

    The word "synthetic" comes from the Greek words "syn" (meaning "together") and "tithenai" (meaning "to place"), and the Latin word "syntheticus", which is derived from the Greek word "synthetikos" (meaning "skilled in putting together")
    Historically, the term "synthetic" was first used in the 17th century to describe chemical compounds that were created through a process of combination or synthesis

    Example Uses

    • The company specializes in producing synthetic fibers for clothing
    • * The synthetic rubber used in the tires is more durable than natural rubber
    • * The artist used synthetic materials to create a unique sculpture

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    natural organic genuine authentic real true original innate inherent intrinsic native indigenous unadulterated pure unrefined raw unprocessed unmanufactured unconstructed

    Related Nouns

    synthesis chemical compound substance material fiber polymer plastic resin adhesive coating paint varnish laminate composite mixture blend alloy amalgam fusion

    Related Verbs

    synthesize combine merge blend mix formulate create manufacture produce construct engineer design formulate develop concoct devise

    Related Adjectives

    chemical artificial man-made manufactured fabricated fake simulated virtual mock sham ersatz pseudo spurious factitious contrived engineered constructed created formulated designed invented conceived planned