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adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

artificially

Artificially (adv) means In a manner that is man-made or not natural. Example: “The greenhouse is artificially heated all year round.”

adv
1
In a manner that is man-made or not natural.
"The greenhouse is artificially heated all year round."
2
As a result of deliberate human intervention rather than natural causes.
"Prices were artificially kept low by government subsidies."

How to use artificially

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a way that's man-made or brought about deliberately, rather than happening naturally.

Common pairings
artificially inflated artificially sweetened artificially low

Word forms

more artificially comparative, most artificially superlative

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Etymology

From artificial + -ly.

unnaturally by artificial means

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Frequently asked questions

What does “artificially” mean?

The word “artificially” means in a manner that is man-made or not natural. In plain terms, in a way that's man-made or brought about deliberately, rather than happening naturally.

How do you use “artificially” in a sentence?

Here is “artificially” used in a sentence: “The greenhouse is artificially heated all year round.”

What is the opposite of “artificially”?

The opposite of “artificially” — its antonyms — is naturally.

What part of speech is “artificially”?

“Artificially” is an adverb.

Is “artificially” a common word?

“Artificially” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

How many meanings does “artificially” have?

“Artificially” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a manner that is man-made or not natural.

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