artificial

Words with a similar base: artificial

'artificial'

[artificial.a.01] as in: contrived by art rather than nature

Examples:
artificial flowers
artificial flavoring
an artificial diamond
artificial fibers
artificial sweeteners

'artificial'

[artificial.s.01] as in: artificially formal

Examples:
that artificial humility that her husband hated
contrived coyness
a stilted letter of acknowledgment
when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation

'artificial'

[artificial.s.02] as in: not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes

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