Synthetic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Synthetic ( adjective )

1. Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
2. Not of natural origin; artificial.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french synthétique or modern latin syntheticus, from greek sunthetikos, from sunthetos "put together", from sun- "together" + tithenai "to place".

Examples:

1. This diamond is synthetic.
2. Synthetic fiber is cheaper than natural fiber.
3. Synthetic rubber is widely used in the industry.
4. Synthetic oil is made from crude oil.
5. Synthetic pesticides are widely used in agriculture.

(As a noun)

Synthetic ( noun )

1. Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
2. Not of natural origin; artificial.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french synthétique or modern latin syntheticus, from greek sunthetikos, from sunthetos "put together", from sun- "together" + tithenai "to place".

Examples:

1. This diamond is synthetic.
2. Synthetic fiber is cheaper than natural fiber.
3. Synthetic rubber is widely used in the industry.
4. Synthetic oil is made from crude oil.
5. Synthetic pesticides are widely used in agriculture.