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synthetic

/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/
syn · thet · ic sɪn · ˈθɛt · ɪk
English Definition
adj. made or put together by people; artificial
中文释义
合成的,人工的
Significado en Español
sintético, artificial
한국어 뜻
합성의, 인공의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tổng hợp, nhân tạo
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Example Sentence

The jacket was made of synthetic materials, ensuring it's both durable and waterproof.

这件夹克是由合成材料制成的,确保它既耐用又防水。

Synonyms
artificial man-made fabricated unnatural
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
syn(together)+thet(place)+ic→ put together → synthetic.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is a synonym for “synthetic”?

  1. A natural
  2. B organic
  3. C fabricated
  4. D genuine
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C — fabricated. “synthetic” means adj. made or put together by people; artificial

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The cheap jacket was made of ______ fibers rather than real warm wool.

  1. A natural
  2. B synthetic
  3. C genuine
  4. D organic
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B — synthetic. “synthetic” means adj. made or put together by people; artificial

Common questions about “synthetic”

What does “synthetic” mean?

synthetic — adj. made or put together by people; artificial. In Chinese: 合成的,人工的.

How do you pronounce “synthetic”?

synthetic is pronounced /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: syn · thet · ic.

How do you use “synthetic” in a sentence?

The jacket was made of synthetic materials, ensuring it's both durable and waterproof. (这件夹克是由合成材料制成的,确保它既耐用又防水。)

What are synonyms for “synthetic”?

artificial, man-made, fabricated, unnatural — all close in meaning to synthetic (adj. made or put together by people; artificial).

Is “synthetic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. synthetic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “synthetic”?

syn(together)+thet(place)+ic→ put together → synthetic.

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