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synthetic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪnˈθetɪk/

synthetic means: Made by people to imitate something natural or real.

adjective

ARTIFICIALLY MADEB2

Made by people to imitate something natural or real.

  • The jacket is made of synthetic leather.
  • Synthetic fabrics often dry quickly.
  • They replaced the natural oil with a synthetic version.

Similar words: artificial, man-made

Opposites: natural, genuine

Common phrases: synthetic fabric, synthetic leather, synthetic material

Questions about synthetic

What does synthetic mean?

Made by people to imitate something natural or real.

What is synthetic in other languages?

Türkçe: sentetik · Español: sintético · Français: synthétique · Deutsch: synthetisch · Italiano: sintetico · 日本語: 合成の

How do you pronounce synthetic?

It is pronounced /sɪnˈθetɪk/.

How do you use synthetic in a sentence?

The jacket is made of synthetic leather. Synthetic fabrics often dry quickly.

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