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artificial

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does artificial mean?

adjective

Made by humans rather than occurring naturally; not genuine or real. Used to describe something that is man-made or created artificially.

Example

"The artificial lake was a popular spot for boating and fishing."

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