Processed

Pronunciation: /ˈprɑːsɛst/

Processed (adjective)

  1. changed by adding chemicals or other methods to make it last longer or taste different
  2. information or data that has been organized or analyzed for use
  3. materials that have been treated or changed to improve their quality or usability

Examples

  • Processed foods often contain preservatives.
  • Many people prefer fresh over processed meals.

Common collocations: processed cheese, processed meat, highly processed, processed data, processed results

Synonyms of Processed

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Processed

  • describing materials in their natural state
  • describing items not altered by processing