synthetic
//sɪnˈθɛtɪk//
Adjective
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1
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; not of natural origin.
This jacket is made of synthetic materials.
2
Not genuine or sincere; artificial or contrived.
Her synthetic smile made everyone uncomfortable.
3
Relating to or involving synthesis, especially the combination of parts to form a whole.
The researcher used a synthetic approach to combine different theories into a unified framework.
Noun
1
A synthetic material or chemical, especially a textile fiber.
This jacket is made from synthetics, not natural fibers.