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Definition of artificial - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
man-mademade by humans, not occurring naturally
- The artificial lake was created for the park.
2.
imitationcreated to imitate something natural
- The artificial flowers looked almost real.
3.
unnaturalRare lacking naturalness or spontaneity, forcedRare
- Her smile was artificial during the interview..
Expressions with artificial
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flower made from synthetic or non-natural materials
She decorated the table with an artificial flower arrangement..
man‑made material used instead of animal hide for similar products
The sofa is covered in artificial leather to keep costs down.
human-made inland water area, often for storage or leisure
The city built an artificial lake to store water and attract visitors.
chemical compound providing sweetness without calories
Aspartame is a popular artificial sweetener.
substance added to food to enhance flavor or appearance
The cereal contains an artificial additive to improve its color.
synthetic grass surface used for sports, lawns, or decoration
The stadium installed artificial turf for the new season.
created or achieved through human intervention
The plant's growth was by artificial means.
something created by humans, not natural
The concept of time is an artificial construct.
man-made ice used for cooling or skating
The rink uses artificial ice for year-round skating.
tool or device to assist people
The hearing aid is an artificial aid for the deaf.
designed to mimic natural daylight in appearance
The room was illuminated with artificial daylight lamps.
simulated horizon in a virtual reality environment
He adjusted the artificial horizon to enhance the realism of the simulation.
man-made substance added to products to give or change their color
Some parents try to avoid snacks containing artificial coloring.
humorous term for AI making obvious mistakes
His GPS led him into a lake, a true artificial idiocy.
man-made limb used to replace a missing or badly injured lower limb
After the accident, he learned to walk with an artificial leg.
man-made arm or leg used to replace a missing body part
After the accident, he learned to walk again with an artificial limb.
man-made white material used to look like snow for decoration
They scattered artificial snow on the shop window display for winter.
technology that allows machines to mimic human cognitive functions
Artificial intelligence is transforming industries with automation.
man-made object orbiting a celestial body
The artificial satellite transmitted data back to Earth.
device put in the body to replace a damaged hip joint
After surgery, she had an artificial hip.
machine that mimics human intelligence
An artificial intelligence robot can perform complex calculations quickly.
language used for programming computers
Python is an artificial language used in software development.
device that regulates heart rate by electrical impulses
The patient's life was saved by implanting an artificial pacemaker..
methods of restarting breathing after it has stopped
Artificial respiration was necessary after the accident.
Origin of artificial
Latin, artificium (craftsmanship)
Terms with artificial included in their meaning
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recreation
artificial basin for swimming
gardens
artificial water feature in gardens or public places
non-artificial
light not from artificial sources
infrastructure
artificial waterway for travel or irrigation
fake
artificial or not genuine
agriculture
grown without artificial chemicals
agriculture
food grown or made without most artificial chemicals or additives
food
artificial flavor for candy and drinks, blue and raspberry-like
sports
artificial structure used for climbing practice
house lighting
artificial light produced by electricity
dentistry
artificial teeth used to replace missing natural teeth
fabric
soft warm artificial fabric
prosthetic
artificial eyeball replacing a missing eye
nutrition
natural food without artificial ingredients
recreation
artificial lake created for recreational activities
water
artificial lake created by humans for water storage
food
syrup with artificial maple flavor
medical
food without artificial additives or processing
genuine honey
honey made by bees, not artificial or fake
preserved cold
kept cool by artificial means
cosmetics
artificial tan from a product
beauty
product used to create an artificial tan
tanning
device for artificial tanning
recreation
swimming pool with artificial waves like the ocean
Examples of artificial in a sentence
Artificial lighting was used in the studio. She wore an artificial fur coat to the party. The garden was filled with artificial grass. His laughter sounded artificial to everyone present. The artificial conversation made the dinner awkward.
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- French:artificiel, faux, ...
- German:künstlich, unnatürlich, ...
- Italian:artificiale, finto, ...
- Spanish:artificial, falso, ...
- Portuguese:artificial, forçado, ...
- Chinese:人工的, 仿真, ...
- Japanese:人工の, 模造の, ...
- Arabic:اصْطِنَاعِيّ, صِنَاعِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:מְלָאכוּתִי, מְאוּלָּץ, ...
- Russian:искусственный, неестественный, ...
- Ukrainian:штучний, ...
- Hindi:कृत्रिम, नकली, ...
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