Definition for

artificial


Of or pertaining to art; in accordance with the rules of art; technical.

Contrived with skill or art; artistically done or represented; elaborate.

Made or contrived by art, or by human skill and labor: opposed to natural: as, artificial heat or light; an artificial magnet.

Made in imitation of or as a substitute for that which is natural or real: as, artificial pearls or diamonds; artificial flowers.

Feigned; fictitious; assumed; affected; constrained; not genuine or natural: said of things.

Full of affectation; not natural: said of persons.

Artful; subtle; crafty; ingenious.

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