Synthetic

Word SYNTHETIC
Character 9
Hyphenation syn thet ic
Pronunciations /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Synthetic"

What do we mean by synthetic?

Relating to, involving, or of the nature of synthesis. adjective

Produced by synthesis, especially not of natural origin. adjective

Prepared or made artificially. adjective

Not natural or genuine; artificial or contrived. adjective

Relating to or being a language, such as Latin or Russian, that uses inflectional affixes to express syntactic relationships. adjective

Relating to or being a proposition that attributes to a subject a predicate not inherent in the subject and that does not result in a contradiction if negated. adjective

Of or relating to a financial instrument or investment that consists entirely of derivatives, especially swap contracts. adjective

A synthetic chemical compound or material. noun

In chem., noting a substance made by artificial means, in the laboratory, in contradistinction to one produced without human agency, as in vegetables and animals. Thus indigo is produced from certain plants and may also be made artificially, or synthetically, from naphthalene.

In pictorial composition, noting an arrangement which tells a story or explains a situation.

Of or pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis: as, the synthetic method of reasoning, as opposed to the analytical.

In grammar, characterized by synthesis, or the combination of radical and formative elements into one word, as distinguished from their maintenance in separate words, which is analytic.

In biology, of a general or comprehensive type of structure; combining in one organism characters which are to be specialized in several different organisms in the course of evolution; generalized, not specialized; undifferentiated.

Of or pertaining to synthesis; consisting in synthesis or composition. adjective

Artificial. Cf. Synthesis, 2. adjective

Comprising within itself structural or other characters which are usually found only in two or more diverse groups; -- said of species, genera, and higher groups. See the Note under Comprehensive, 3. adjective

An inflectional language, or one characterized by grammatical endings; -- opposed to analytic language. adjective

Of, or relating to synthesis. adjective

A synthetic compound.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Synthetic

The word "synthetic" in example sentences

It was on his recovery from his first grave attack that he shaped the plan which henceforth held him, of organising the modern sciences and incorporating them into what he called a synthetic philosophy. ❋ Edward Caldwell Moore (1900)

But inactivating both of those enzymes caused what the researchers term synthetic lethality: two inactivations that separately were nonlethal but together cause bacterial death. ❋ Unknown (2010)

For a tough use knife i would much prefer a syntheric over bone, wood, or stag because synthetic is typically tougher. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Both are classified as synthetic opiates and in the same class of drugs as heroin, morphine and opium. ❋ M.D. Gregory Bunt (2012)

Work in synthetic organic chemistry was also recognized in 1979 with the prize to Herbert C. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Look for foods bearing the green-and-white USDA certified organic label, but be aware that foods labeled "made with organic ingredients" may still contain synthetic dyes. ❋ EatingWell (2010)

Police said Soto Reyes allegedly traded in synthetic drugs on routes established by former Sinaloa leader Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel, who was killed in a gunbattle with soldiers in July. ❋ AP (2010)

The benefits: Foods labeled “natural” should not contain synthetic food dyes. ❋ EatingWell (2010)

The ultimate in synthetic selling: A Madison Avenue masterpiece – a miracle – a cotton-candy politician … Presto! ❋ Not A Sheep (2008)

It comes only in synthetic-stock models (black or camo) with inlaid rubber gripping surfaces in place of checkering. ❋ Unknown (2008)

A scientist who specializes in synthetic mucus is convinced one of the dog show fanatics broke into his lab to steal some. ❋ Unknown (2008)

I just bought a used Browning A-Bolt II in synthetic and stainless steel with a BOSS in .243 Win. for $550 this weekend and it's a tack driver. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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