Meaning & use
synthetic
Made by combining chemical substances artificially rather than occurring naturally.
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The jacket is filled with synthetic insulation instead of natural down feathers.
Many modern fabrics blend synthetic fibers with cotton for durability and comfort.
A note on using this word
Not inherently negative; many synthetic materials, like certain fabrics or medicines, are prized for consistency and performance.
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Relating to synthesis, the combining of separate parts or elements into a coherent whole.
The essay offers a synthetic view that draws together ideas from several earlier theories.
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