artificial
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of ARTIFICIAL
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not natural or real
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made, produced, or done to seem like something natural
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artificial lighting/plants
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the world's first artificial heart
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This product contains no artificial colors/flavors/sweeteners—only natural substances are used.
2
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not happening or existing naturally
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created or caused by people
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artificial price inflation
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The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.
3
[more artificial; most artificial]
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not sincere
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an artificial smile
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Her concern seemed a bit artificial. [=forced]
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the artificiality of his manner/smile
— artificially
adverb-
artificially flavored/colored
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The building is artificially lit.
