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

  • (..) ... which is why it tastes like everything. - And maybe they -- - Shut up. It's a single-celled protein ... ... combined with synthetic aminos, vitamins and minerals. Everything the body needs. It doesn't have everything the body needs. I understand you've run through (..)
    1999 The Matrix