synthetic — made artificially by chemical synthesis, not natural
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: made artificially by chemical synthesis, not natural
Pronunciation (IPA): /sɪnˈθetɪk/
Korean meaning: 인공적으로 합성된, 자연적이지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 신**쎄**틱
Example Sentences
- My grandmother refuses to wear synthetic clothes, claiming they make her feel like a plastic bag.
- The synthetic diamond looked so real that even the jewelry expert was fooled.
- His synthetic apology was as convincing as a three-dollar bill.
synthetic
ADJECTIVE//sɪnˈθetɪk//
made artificially by chemical synthesis, not natural
A scientist displays synthetic fabric created through chemical processes
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Synthetic flowers look pathetic, but magnets stay magnetic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'synthetikos' meaning 'put together,' derived from 'syntithenai' (to combine or compose). The word entered English in the 17th century, initially used in philosophy and logic before becoming common in chemistry.
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“My grandmother refuses to wear synthetic clothes, claiming they make her feel like a plastic bag.”
“The synthetic diamond looked so real that even the jewelry expert was fooled.”
“His synthetic apology was as convincing as a three-dollar bill.”
“Scientists are developing synthetic meat to reduce environmental impact.”
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