artificial (a)
unreal#4 (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def contrived by art rather than nature
examples artificial flowers
artificial flavoring
an artificial diamond
artificial fibers
artificial sweeteners
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Also see counterfeit, imitative; unreal
Derivationally related form artificial → artificiality
Antonym artificial → natural
Similar to arranged, staged; bionic; bleached, colored, coloured, dyed; cardboard, unlifelike; celluloid, synthetic; conventionalized, conventionalised, stylized, stylised; dummy; ersatz, substitute; factitious; fake, false, faux, imitation, simulated; man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic; near; painted
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Also see counterfeit, imitative; unreal
Antonym natural → artificial
Similar to arranged, staged; bionic; bleached, colored, coloured, dyed; cardboard, unlifelike; celluloid, synthetic; conventionalized, conventionalised, stylized, stylised; dummy; ersatz, substitute; factitious; fake, false, faux, imitation, simulated; man-made, semisynthetic, synthetic; near; painted
Derived from adjective artificially → artificial
Derivationally related form artificiality → artificial

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