Synonyms for

Prosthetic

Verb / prɑ:ˈsθetɪk / Another word for prosthetic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or denoting an artificial body part, such as a limb, heart, or breast implant, that replaces a missing or defective part of the body

Synonyms & similar words

artificial man-made synthetic replacement substitute false imitation simulated faux dummy mock imitative replica copy facsimile duplication clone counterfeit spurious bogus

Synonyms by register

Formal

artificial replacement auxiliary implanted

Informal

fake limb fake part replacement limb

Literary

simulacrum effigy

Antonyms

natural original organic inherent native biological

Common collocations

  • prosthetic limb
  • prosthetic eye
  • prosthetic leg
  • prosthetic arm
  • prosthetic device
  • prosthetic hand
  • prosthetic ear

Word family

noun prosthesis
adjective prosthetic

Usage note

Prosthetic refers to an artificial body part. It is often used in a medical or technical context. Avoid using it to describe non-body parts unless the context is clearly metaphorical.

Example sentences

  1. He got a prosthetic arm after losing his in a car accident.
  2. Her prosthetic eye looked real.
  3. The prosthetic leg allowed him to walk again.
  4. The prosthetic heart kept him alive.
  5. She was happy with her prosthetic breast implant.

Quotes

  • "My prosthetic limbs have never stopped me from doing anything I've wanted." - Aimee Mullins
  • "I can wear high heels now - nobody can stop me!" - Heather Mills, on her prosthetic leg
  • "The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn." - Ralph Waldo Emerson, on the potential of a single prosthetic innovation

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