Difference between Synthetic and Counterfeit

Synthetic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A synthetic compound.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, or relating to synthesis. Produced by synthesis instead of being isolated from a natural source (but may be identical to a product so obtained). Artificial, not genuine. Pertaining to the joining of bound morphemes in a word. Compare analytic.

Example sentence: All of those 10cc 'Not in Love'-type synthetic choir sounds on 'Replica' are all from the Omnisphere. We used a lot of that.

Counterfeit

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: False, especially of money; intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine.Inauthentic

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A non-genuine article; a fake.One who counterfeits; a counterfeiter.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To falsely produce what appears to be official or valid; to produce a forged copy of.To produce a faithful copy of.To feign.

Example sentence: The counterfeit and counterpart of Nature is reproduced in art.