The Definition of ARTIFICIAL – ARTIFICIAL in a Sentence

By combining pictures with sentence examples, it will be easy to remember the meaning and definition of ARTIFICIAL and how to use it naturally in various contexts.

This video provides 3 illustrated examples. Take a moment to look at the picture, then listen and read the sentence example. Then make sure you understand the sentence. Look up in a dictionary any other words you do not understand.

At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word ARTIFICIAL is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.

Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Definition of ARTIFICIAL?

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ARTIFICIAL – it’s an adjective with four syllables. It’s pronounced art-ih-FISH-ul with emphasis on the third syllable.

Definition: 1) made by humans or not coming from a natural source, or,
2. insincere, pretended, made up -The clip art shows a plastic flower.

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Now let’s look at some examples of the word ARTIFICIAL:

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In the picture we see some brightly colored candies.

The sentence example reads: There has been evidence for almost 40 years that artificial food coloring can trigger hyperactivity or inattention in children.

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Next, we see a yellow flower.

The sentence reads: At first glance, the flowers looked real, until a closer examination revealed they were artificial. –

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and next we see a salesman.

The sentence reads: Would you buy a used car from a salesman with an artificial smile?

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So remember, artificial means: 1. made by humans or not coming from a natural source, or 2. insincere, pretended, made up.

Synonyms include: fake pretend man-made feigned fabricated manufactured,

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