Synthetically: meaning, definitions and examples

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synthetically

 

[ sɪnˈθɛtɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in science

In a way that is produced by synthesis, especially in the field of chemistry or biology, rather than occurring naturally.

Synonyms

artificially, chemically, man-made

Examples of usage

  • Many new materials are created synthetically in the laboratory.
  • She explained the process of synthesizing the compound synthetically.
Context #2 | Adverb

in art

In a way that imitates a natural form but is not actually natural.

Synonyms

falsely, imitatively, unauthentically

Examples of usage

  • The artist used synthetic materials to create a piece that looked like a natural landscape but was actually synthetically made.
  • The flowers in the painting were synthetically depicted, not real.

Translations

Translations of the word "synthetically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sinteticamente

🇮🇳 कृत्रिम रूप से

🇩🇪 synthetisch

🇮🇩 secara sintetis

🇺🇦 синтетично

🇵🇱 syntetycznie

🇯🇵 合成的に

🇫🇷 synthétiquement

🇪🇸 sintéticamente

🇹🇷 sentetik olarak

🇰🇷 합성적으로

🇸🇦 صناعياً

🇨🇿 synteticky

🇸🇰 synteticky

🇨🇳 合成地

🇸🇮 sintetično

🇮🇸 syntetískt

🇰🇿 синтетикалық түрде

🇬🇪 სინთეტიკურად

🇦🇿 sintetik olaraq

🇲🇽 sintéticamente

Etymology

The word 'synthetically' is derived from the word 'synthetic', which comes from the Greek word 'sunthetikos', meaning 'able to put together'. The concept of creating something artificially or by synthesis has been prevalent in various fields such as science, art, and technology. The term has evolved to represent the process of making something not naturally occurring or imitating a natural form. The use of synthetic materials has become common in modern society, leading to the widespread usage of the term 'synthetically'.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,642, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.