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Updated June 2026
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; not genuine or natural. Commonly refers to artificial materials, fibres, or substances created through industrial processes.
“The jacket is made from synthetic fibres designed to repel water.”
/sɪnˈθetɪk/
syn·thet·ic
Contains 'y' as vowel and 'th' cluster; '-tic' ending
17 points with valuable 'y' and 'c'; strong technical word
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