Word
artificial
Phoneticsar·ti·fi·cial, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɑɹtəˈfɪʃəɫ/
UK/ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃəl/
Definitions
01man-made
B1 · Intermediate
adj. made by people rather than occurring naturally.
adj. produced by human art or effort rather than occurring naturally; synthetic or manufactured.
日本語:人工的※
Español:artificial
“The park has an artificial lake that was built in the 1990s.”
“The research team developed an artificial skin that can detect changes in temperature and pressure, mimicking human touch.”
Synonyms
02insincere
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not sincere or natural; forced.
adj. lacking in sincerity or spontaneity; feigned or forced for social effect.
日本語:不自然※
“He gave an artificial smile when he saw his rival enter the room.”
“Her laughter sounded somewhat artificial, suggesting she was merely trying to appear polite during the awkward dinner party.”
03arbitrary or non-natural
C1 · Advanced Academic
adj. created by a rule or system rather than by nature.
adj. imposed by human intervention or convention rather than arising from inherent properties.
日本語:人為的※
“The division between the two neighborhoods is an artificial one created by the new highway.”
“Economists argue that the price floor is an artificial barrier that prevents the market from reaching a natural equilibrium.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “artificial” in context.
Verb
01. create artificial
“The architect wanted to create artificial ponds to decorate the office courtyard.”
verb + adj
02. sound artificial
“His apology sounded artificial, as if he were just reading from a script.”
verb + adj
Adjective
03. artificial intelligence
“Recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence have changed how we write code.”
adj + noun
04. artificial light
“Plants often struggle to grow without natural sunlight, even under strong artificial light.”
adj + noun
05. artificial limb
“After the accident, he was fitted with an artificial limb that allowed him to walk again.”
adj + noun
06. artificial sweetener
“She prefers using an artificial sweetener in her coffee to reduce her sugar intake.”
adj + noun
07. purely artificial
“The flavor of this candy is purely artificial and doesn't taste like real fruit at all.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Researchers have announced synthetic viruses designed by artificial intelligence.” “Spotify is introducing a new feature that will highlight if an artist has been generated by artificial intelligence (AI).” “If this progress continues, we have begun to worry, artificial intelligence and virtual reality could replace human intelligence and material reality.” “Scientists made 16 successful viruses that had their genetic code designed by artificial intelligence.” Etymology
From Middle English artificial (“man-made”) via Old French (modern French artificiel), from Latin artificiālis from artificium (“skill”), from artifex, from ars (“skill”), and -fex, from facere (“to make”). Displaced native Old English cræftlīċ.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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