1. in a way that is made artificially rather than occurring naturally
2. in a way that combines separate elements into a unified whole
Usage: academic; formal

Examples

• The fabric was synthetically produced in a laboratory.
• These vitamins are synthetically manufactured rather than extracted from natural sources.
• The diamond was synthetically created using high pressure and temperature.
• The researcher approached the problem synthetically, combining multiple theories.
• Insulin can be synthetically produced for diabetic patients.
• The material performs just as well as natural alternatives despite being synthetically made.