English · Adjectives
artificial
/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
[/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/]
man-made, synthetic
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Made by people rather than occurring in nature; not genuine.
Example
The drink contained artificial flavors instead of real fruit juice.
The drink contained artificial flavors instead of real fruit juice.
Etymology
From Latin 'artificialis' (of art), from 'artificium' (craft).
How & Where It’s Used
Common for manufactured substitutes and false manners.