artificial

ar-ti-fi-cial · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

  2. 2.

    Not sincere; insincere or affected.

  3. 3.

    Created by computer or technology to simulate something.

Phrases & expressions

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    artificial intelligence (AI) — Computer systems that perform tasks requiring human intelligence.
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    artificial sweetener — A synthetic substitute for sugar.
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    artificial insemination — Medical procedure for reproduction.
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    artificial respiration — Emergency breathing assistance.
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    artificial limb — A prosthetic arm or leg.

Related words

Antonyms: authentic, genuine, natural, real
See also: fake, natural, synthetic
Synonyms: fake, man-made, manufactured, synthetic

Etymology

From Latin artificialis ("of or belonging to art"), from artificium ("craftsmanship, craft"), from artifex ("craftsman"), from ars ("art") + facere ("to make").