The Opposite(Antonym) of “nonsynthetical”
The antonyms of nonsynthetical are synthetic and artificial. The antonyms synthetic and artificial describe something that is man-made or not natural.
Explore all Antonyms of “nonsynthetical”
Definitions and Examples of synthetic, artificial
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.
Example
The jacket was made of synthetic materials that looked like leather.
Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, typically as a copy of something natural.
Example
The flowers in the vase were artificial and made of plastic.
Key Differences: synthetic vs artificial
- 1Synthetic refers to something that is made by chemical synthesis, while artificial refers to something that is made by humans.
- 2Synthetic can also refer to something that imitates a natural product, while artificial typically refers to a copy of something natural.
Effective Usage of synthetic, artificial
- 1Science: Use synthetic to describe man-made chemicals or materials.
- 2Environment: Use artificial to describe man-made structures or objects that impact the natural environment.
- 3Fashion: Use synthetic to describe clothing or accessories made of man-made materials, and artificial to describe imitation jewelry or leather.
Remember this!
The antonyms synthetic and artificial both describe something that is man-made or not natural. However, synthetic specifically refers to something made by chemical synthesis, while artificial refers to something made by humans. Use these words in different contexts such as science, environment, and fashion to convey the appropriate meaning.
