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- pronunciation:
- sihn
the
tihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition: |
made with chemicals formed in a laboratory instead of something found in nature; man-made; artificial.
My pants are made of a synthetic material that looks like silk.Diet soda is made with a synthetic sweetener instead of sugar.- synonyms:
- artificial
- antonyms:
- natural
- similar words:
- man-made, manufactured, processed
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| related words: |
false, imitation, mock |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a chemical substance made by a laboratory, and not of natural origin.
Plastic and nylon are synthetics. |
| related words: |
plastic |
| derivations: |
synthetical (adj.), synthetically (adv.) |
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