synthetic

Definition

  • adjective: made by combining different substances
  • adjective: relating to or involving 'synthesis'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: polysynthetic, agglutinative, unreal

Examples

  • The material is 'synthetic'. [='man-made']

  • The fibers are 'synthetically' produced.

  • The fabric is made of 'synthetics'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I need that as a record. Let's put this back here. There we go. Almost forgot my luggage. Who knows if they got cotton underwear in the future. - I'm allergic to all synthetics. - The future. - That's where you're going. - Right. years. I've always dreamed of seeing (..)
    1985 Back to the Future