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Artificial Word Meaning, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：man-made (artificial)

artificial 🔊

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/

adj.

Made by people, not by nature.

Artificial meaning illustrated by hands assembling a plastic flower next to real ones

man-made 🔊

➕

/ˈmæn meɪd/

adj.

Refers to objects or substances produced by human effort rather than occurring naturally.

📁 Category：Technological Inventions 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'artificium', from 'ars' (art) + 'facere' (to make), meaning made by skill.

💡 Mnemonic

Combine 'art' and 'ificial' to recall something crafted by humans, not nature.

📖 Example

Many people enjoy artificial intelligence assistants like Siri or Alexa to help with daily tasks. 🔊 Many individuals find AI assistants such as Siri or Alexa helpful for routine activities.

🔗 Collocations

artificial intelligence – The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines.

artificial light – Light generated by electrical sources instead of natural sunlight.

artificial sweetener – A substance used to sweeten foods without adding calories.

🔄 Synonyms

synthetic (adj.) – Produced by chemical synthesis rather than from natural sources.

man-made (adj.) – Created by humans, as opposed to being naturally occurring.

manufactured (adj.) – Made in a factory through industrial processes.

🚫 Antonyms

natural (adj.) – Existing in or derived from nature, not made or altered by humans.

genuine (adj.) – Authentic and not artificial or fake.

🌱 Derivatives

artificially (adv.) – In a manner that is made or done by human art.

artificiality (n.) – The quality of being artificial or not natural.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'artificialis', meaning made by art or craft, contrasting with natural origins. Commonly used in technology and manufacturing.

Meaning 2：insincere (artificial)

artificial 🔊

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/

adj.

Not genuine or sincere; pretending.

insincere 🔊

➕

/ɪnˈsɪnsɪr/

adj.

Describes behavior or emotions that are not genuine and are feigned or pretended.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

He gave an artificial smile when he received the gift he didn't really like. 🔊 He offered a forced smile upon receiving a gift he did not genuinely appreciate.

🔗 Collocations

artificial smile – A smile that is not heartfelt or natural.

artificial manner – Behavior that appears fake or rehearsed.

artificial enthusiasm – Excitement that is not authentically felt.

🔄 Synonyms

fake (adj.) – Not authentic; pretended or imitation.

insincere (adj.) – Lacking genuine honesty or feelings.

forced (adj.) – Done with effort rather than spontaneity.

🚫 Antonyms

sincere (adj.) – Genuine and honest in expression or feeling.

natural (adj.) – Spontaneous and unaffected, not artificial.

🌱 Derivatives

artificially (adv.) – In a manner that is not genuine or sincere.

artificiality (n.) – The quality of being not genuine or authentic.