SYNTHETIC
(adj., noun, adj.sat)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Synthetic.
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Synthetic - as an adjective
Involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
Example: "Limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
synthetical19Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
analytic13Systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
analytic13Of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
Example: "`all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
synthetical19Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
analytic13Synthetic - as a noun
A compound made artificially by chemical reactions
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
synthetic substanceHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical compoundcompound15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Synthetic - as an adjective satellite
Not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
Example: "Man-made fibers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
man-madesemisynthetic23Artificial as if portrayed in a film
Example: "A novel with flat celluloid characters"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
celluloid12Not genuine or natural
Example: "Counterfeit rhetoric that flourishes when passions are synthetic"
Example Sentences
"She was wearing a synthetic wig."
"The carpet was made of synthetic fibers."
"He preferred synthetic materials for his clothing."
"The scientist developed a synthetic version of the drug."
"The synthetic leather looked and felt just like the real thing."
Word Game Points
Is SYNTHETIC a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, synthetic is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SYNTHETIC has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SYNTHETIC a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, synthetic is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSYNTHETIC has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SYNTHETIC a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, synthetic is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSYNTHETIC has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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