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synthetically

/sɪnˈθɛt.ɪ.kli/
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Adjective:synthetic
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• adverb

1

By means of chemical synthesis or artificial manufacturing, rather than occurring naturally.

Example

"Many vital medications that were once extracted from rare plants are now produced synthetically in laboratories."

2

In a way that combines separate elements, ideas, or components into a unified whole, or in accordance with synthetic logic.

Example

"The philosopher argued that certain truths about the physical world can only be known synthetically through experience."

3

In an insincere, contrived, or unnaturally forced manner.

Example

"The host smiled synthetically for the cameras despite the tense atmosphere backstage."

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• Rhymes for synthetically

• Nearby Words

synthesize
synthesizer
synthetic
synthetically
synthpop
synthy
synthyris

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