ar·ti·fi·cial 
/ˌɑɚtəˈfɪʃl̟/ adjective
/ˌɑɚtəˈfɪʃl̟/ adjective 1 : not natural or real : made, produced, or done to seem like something natural
▪ artificial lighting/plants ▪ the world's first artificial heart ▪ This product contains no artificial colors/flavors/sweeteners—only natural substances are used. 2 : not happening or existing naturally : created or caused by people
▪ artificial price inflation ▪ The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region. 3 [more artificial; most artificial] : not sincere
▪ an artificial smile ▪ Her concern seemed a bit artificial. [=forced]
▪ artificial lighting/plants ▪ the world's first artificial heart ▪ This product contains no artificial colors/flavors/sweeteners—only natural substances are used.
▪ artificial price inflation ▪ The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.
▪ an artificial smile ▪ Her concern seemed a bit artificial. [=forced]
— ar·ti·fi·ci·al·i·ty /ˌɑɚtəˌfɪʃiˈæləti/ noun [noncount]
▪ the artificiality of his manner/smile
/ˌɑɚtəˌfɪʃiˈæləti/ noun [noncount] ▪ the artificiality of his manner/smile
— ar·ti·fi·cial·ly adverb
▪ artificially flavored/colored ▪ The building is artificially lit.
▪ artificially flavored/colored ▪ The building is artificially lit.
