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synthetic
01
produced artificially, typically based on its natural version
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
relational
Superlative
most synthetic
Comparative
more synthetic
ungradable
Examples
Synthetic fabrics like polyester are created through chemical processes rather than being directly sourced from plants or animals.
02
of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
03
systematic combining of root and modifying elements into single words
04
involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
05
not genuine or natural
06
artificial as if portrayed in a film
Synthetic
01
a substance or material created through artificial chemical processes rather than occurring naturally
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
synthetics
Examples
The scientist developed a new synthetic that mimics the properties of natural rubber.
Lexical Tree
nonsynthetic
semisynthetic
synthetic
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