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synthetic
UK
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
US
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
synthetics
pl
UK
/sɪnˈθet.ɪk/
US
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
Used chiefly in the plural to denote materials or compounds produced by chemical synthesis.
Definitions
Polyester is a popular synthetic because it is durable and quick-drying.
The trader built a synthetic to replicate the exposure of holding the underlying stock without actually buying it.
Synonyms
synthetic material
synthetic substance
more synthetic
Comp.
most synthetic
Super.
UK
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
US
/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
Translations
The jacket is made from synthetic materials.
Куртка сделана из синтетических материалов.
Additional translations
Definitions
The jacket was made of synthetic leather, which looked and felt like the real thing.
Her smile seemed synthetic, lacking the warmth of genuine happiness.
Latin is a synthetic language, relying on case endings rather than strict word order.
“All swans are white” is a synthetic proposition because its truth can only be confirmed by observing swans.
The report offered a synthetic overview of the research, linking findings from multiple disciplines.
synthetic
UK
/sɪnˈθet.ɪks/
US
/sɪnˈθɛtɪks/
Plural noun used for artificial materials, especially fabrics or fibers made from chemical substances rather than natural ones.
Translations
The jacket is made from synthetics rather than wool.
Куртка сделана из синтетики, а не из шерсти.
Definitions
The jacket is made from synthetics rather than wool.