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Definition of Artificial
1. Adjective. Contrived by art rather than nature. "Artificial sweeteners"
Exact synonyms: Unreal
Also: Counterfeit, Imitative, Unreal
Similar to: Arranged, Staged, Bionic, Bleached, Colored, Coloured, Dyed, Cardboard, Unlifelike, Celluloid, Synthetic, Conventionalised, Conventionalized, Stylised, Stylized, Dummy, Ersatz, Substitute, Factitious, Fake, False, Faux, Imitation, Simulated, Man-made, Semisynthetic, Synthetic, Near, Painted
Derivative terms: Artificiality
Antonyms: Natural
Also: Counterfeit, Imitative, Unreal
Similar to: Arranged, Staged, Bionic, Bleached, Colored, Coloured, Dyed, Cardboard, Unlifelike, Celluloid, Synthetic, Conventionalised, Conventionalized, Stylised, Stylized, Dummy, Ersatz, Substitute, Factitious, Fake, False, Faux, Imitation, Simulated, Man-made, Semisynthetic, Synthetic, Near, Painted
Derivative terms: Artificiality
Antonyms: Natural
2. Adjective. Artificially formal. "When people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"
3. Adjective. Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes.
Definition of Artificial
1. a. Made or contrived by art; produced or modified by human skill and labor, in opposition to natural; as, artificial heat or light, gems, salts, minerals, fountains, flowers.
Definition of Artificial
1. Adjective. Man-made; of artifice. ¹
2. Adjective. False, misleading. ¹
3. Adjective. Unnatural. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Artificial
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Artificial
1. Made by art, not natural or pathological. Origin: L. Ars = art, facere = to make (18 Nov 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Artificial
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