synthetical meaning and definition

SYNTHETICAL adjective

Definition of synthetical (adjective)

1. involving or of the nature of synthesis (combining separate elements to form a coherent whole) as opposed to analysis
   • "limnology is essentially a synthetic science composed of elements...that extend well beyond the limits of biology"- P.S.Welch
   • synonyms: synthetic
   • antonym: analytic
2. of a proposition whose truth value is determined by observation or facts
   • "`all men are arrogant' is a synthetic proposition"
   • synonyms: synthetic
   • antonym: analytic