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synthetic
Produced artificially through chemical processes (synthesis) and not occurring in nature. It is the opposite of natural.
Viele moderne Sporttextilien bestehen aus synthetischen Fasern.
Many modern sports textiles are made of synthetic fibers.
synthetic
In philosophy or linguistics, it describes an approach that combines different elements or concepts into a new unit or a new whole. It stands in contrast to 'analytisch' (analytic).
Ein synthetisches Urteil fügt dem Subjektbegriff ein neues Merkmal hinzu, das nicht bereits darin enthalten ist.
A synthetic judgment adds a new feature to the concept of the subject that is not already contained in it.
The adjective 'synthetisch' (synthetic) is derived from the noun 'die Synthese' (synthesis). A synthesis is the process by which something new is created by combining different elements. This basic principle applies to both meanings of the word.
Die Synthese dieses neuen Medikaments war ein Durchbruch.
The synthesis of this new medication was a breakthrough.
In the meaning 'artificially produced', 'synthetisch' is often combined with materials and substances. Typical examples are 'synthetische Fasern' (synthetic fibers), 'synthetische Drogen' (synthetic drugs), 'synthetische Farbstoffe' (synthetic dyes), or 'synthetische Aromen' (synthetic flavors).
Dieses T-Shirt besteht aus einer Mischung aus Baumwolle und synthetischen Fasern.
This T-shirt is made of a mixture of cotton and synthetic fibers.
You can recognize the meaning from the subject area. In everyday language and in the natural sciences (chemistry, biology), 'synthetisch' almost always means 'artificially produced'. In philosophy and linguistics, it refers to the combination of concepts.
Im Philosophie-Seminar diskutierten wir über synthetische Urteile a priori.
In the philosophy seminar, we discussed synthetic a priori judgments.
This meaning of 'synthetisch' is almost exclusively limited to an academic and technical context. It is found in texts on philosophy, logic, and linguistics.
Die Unterscheidung zwischen analytischen und synthetischen Sätzen ist fundamental für die Sprachphilosophie.
The distinction between analytic and synthetic sentences is fundamental to the philosophy of language.
artificial
Künstlich and synthetisch can both describe something as not natural. Künstlich is the broader term for man-made substitutes for natural materials; synthetisch implies production through chemical synthesis. When the process matters and something was made chemically, synthetisch is more precise.
Die synthetische Faser wurde durch chemische Synthese hergestellt und fühlt sich wie Baumwolle an.
The synthetic fiber was produced through chemical synthesis and feels like cotton.
Die künstliche Blume wurde aus Kunststoff hergestellt und sieht einer echten Blume ähnlich.
The artificial flower was made of plastic and looks similar to a real flower.
