synthetic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a compound made artificially by chemical reactions
adjective not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially
adjective involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis; - P.S.Welch

From French synthétique, from Ancient Greek συνθετικός (sunthetikós); Equivalent to synthesis + -ic (suffix formation of -tic).

"I imagine it's synthetic," Bart said. — The Colors of Space, Marion Zimmer Bradley
"How are synthetic judgments a priori POSSIBLE?" — Beyond Good and Evil, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
"The Salariki prefer natural products to synthetic." — Plague Ship, Andre Norton

synthetic substance

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