artificial

Definition

  • adjective: not natural or real
  • adjective: humanly contrived often on a natural model
  • synonyms: man-made, feigned, fictitious

Examples

  • The country's borders are 'artificial', and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.

  • This product contains no 'artificial' colors/flavors/sweeteners—only natural substances are used.

  • children conceived through 'artificial insemination'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) off my junk! Unfortunately, Trevor passed away from a heart attack... while masturbating... to produce sperm for artificial insemination. But I have some eggs frozen... so just as soon as the right guy comes along, you know... Come on, asshole! (..)
    2006 Idiocracy