synthetic
adjective/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
Frequency rank: #4,529 most common English word
Meaning
Made by chemical processes rather than occurring naturally; artificial.
Example sentence
The jacket is made from synthetic materials rather than natural fibers.
Synonyms & related words
- artificial
- man-made
- manufactured
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