Meaning & Definition of Artificial in English
English⟶
Artificial
/ɑrtəfɪʃəl/
adjective
1. Contrived by art rather than nature
- "Artificial flowers"
- "Artificial flavoring"
- "An artificial diamond"
- "Artificial fibers"
- "Artificial sweeteners"
synonym:
- artificial,
- unreal
2. Artificially formal
- "That artificial humility that her husband hated"
- "Contrived coyness"
- "A stilted letter of acknowledgment"
- "When people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"
synonym:
- artificial,
- contrived,
- hokey,
- stilted
3. Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
synonym:
- artificial
Examples of using
Everything artificial that breaks the laws of nature dies sooner or later anyway. Only nature's creations can be eternal.
No artificial colours, preservatives or flavours.
The launching of artificial earth satellites is commonly looked upon as an exploration of space.