| ADJECTIVE | all | man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic | not of natural origin |
|---|
| Meaning | not of natural origin; prepared or made artificially. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "man-made fibers" | |
| Synonyms | semisynthetic, synthetic | |
| Category | chemistry, chemical science | The science of matter |
| Broader | artificial, unreal | contrived by art rather than nature |
| Spanish | manufacturado, sintético | |
| Catalan | manufacturat, sintètic | |
©2001-25 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact