Synthetically
adverb
In a way that uses artificial materials or methods.
They produce fabrics synthetically, without using any natural fibers.
Often appears as...
- synthesize synthetically
- produced synthetically
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a way that combines elements to form a coherent whole.
The research results were synthetically presented in the final report.
Often appears as...
- synthetically combine
- synthetically integrate
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Formal
Academic
adverb
In a way that uses artificial materials or methods.
They produce fabrics synthetically, without using any natural fibers.
Often appears as...
- synthesize synthetically
- produced synthetically
Usage tips
Technical
adverb
In a way that combines elements to form a coherent whole.
The research results were synthetically presented in the final report.
Often appears as...
- synthetically combine
- synthetically integrate
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Artificial Origin
Use 'synthetically' to stress that something is made by human process, not found in nature.
The fabric was synthetically designed to repel water.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Biological
'Synthetically' implies absence of natural processes in production, like in lab-made food additives.
Flavorings were added synthetically to enhance the taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech-Related Context
Prefers contexts involving science or technology, where human-made methods are essential.
The compound was synthetically altered to improve its strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Artificial Origin
Use 'synthetically' to stress that something is made by human process, not found in nature.
The fabric was synthetically designed to repel water.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Biological
'Synthetically' implies absence of natural processes in production, like in lab-made food additives.
Flavorings were added synthetically to enhance the taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech-Related Context
Prefers contexts involving science or technology, where human-made methods are essential.
The compound was synthetically altered to improve its strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Artificial Origin
Use 'synthetically' to stress that something is made by human process, not found in nature.
The fabric was synthetically designed to repel water.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Biological
'Synthetically' implies absence of natural processes in production, like in lab-made food additives.
Flavorings were added synthetically to enhance the taste.
Pro Tip 3/3Tech-Related Context
Prefers contexts involving science or technology, where human-made methods are essential.
The compound was synthetically altered to improve its strength.
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How young blood might...
and it has just dried out. And if we can turn it back on a little bit, maybe we can find the factors that are mediating these effects, we can produce these factors synthetically and we can treat diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Thank you very much.
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Plastics 101 PIPE National...
but what exactly is plastic and how was it made? Before plastic became so ubiquitous, it underwent a transformation from being a strictly natural product to being synthetically and widely produced.
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How young blood might...
and it has just dried out. And if we can turn it back on a little bit, maybe we can find the factors that are mediating these effects, we can produce these factors synthetically and we can treat diseases of aging, such as Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. Thank you very much.
Video examples
Plastics 101 PIPE National...
but what exactly is plastic and how was it made? Before plastic became so ubiquitous, it underwent a transformation from being a strictly natural product to being synthetically and widely produced.
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