Meaning of the word synthetic in English

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synthetic

US /sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk/

UK /sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk/

made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product

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This fabric is made from synthetic fibers.

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The artist used synthetic paints for the mural.

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artificial man-made manufactured

Synonym:

natural organic

not genuine or sincere

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Her smile seemed forced and synthetic.

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He gave a synthetic apology that lacked any real remorse.

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fake insincere unnatural forced

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genuine sincere authentic

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