artificial

• Bezeichnet etwas, das vom Menschen geschaffen oder hergestellt wurde und nicht natürlichen Ursprungs ist, oft als Nachbildung von etwas Natürlichem. Auch: künstlich hergestellt, unecht oder vorgetäuscht.

Describes something that is made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, often as a copy of something natural.

1. Man-madeB1formal

   Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

   Künstlich

   • The flowers in the vase are artificial.
   • Artificial sweeteners are used in many diet drinks.
   • The lake is artificial, created for irrigation purposes.

   Synonymefabricatedimitationman-mademanufacturedsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymeauthenticgenuinenaturalorganicreal

2. Not genuineB2formal

   Lacking naturalness or sincerity; fake.

   Unecht

   • Her smile seemed artificial and forced.
   • The artificial atmosphere of the party made everyone uncomfortable.
   • His artificial enthusiasm was obvious to everyone.

   Synonymeaffectedcontrivedcounterfeitfakefalsefeignedinsincerephonypretendedshamunnatural

   Antonymeauthenticgenuinenaturalrealsincere

3. Simulated or syntheticB1formal

   Created to imitate something natural, often in a technical context.

   Künstlich

   • Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries.
   • The company developed an artificial heart valve.
   • Artificial leather is cheaper than real leather.

   Synonymeersatzfakefalseimitationman-mademockpretendsimulatedsynthetic

   Antonymegenuinenaturalorganicreal