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artificially
This term describes a state of being manufactured or forced, contrasting sharply with what is organic or spontaneous. When used to describe physical objects or environments, it denotes human engineering and the absence of natural origin. In these contexts, the word is neutral and descriptive.
When applied to human behavior or economic systems, the word carries a stronger negative connotation of deception or instability. It suggests a lack of authenticity or a precarious balance maintained by external pressure rather than internal logic. For instance, an artificially low price implies a market distortion that is unsustainable in the long term.
Meanings
Examples
The flavor is artificially enhanced to taste like fresh strawberries.
These diamonds were artificially grown in a laboratory.
These diamonds were artificially grown in a laboratory.
She smiled artificially while greeting the guests she disliked.
I feel like I am artificially maintaining this conversation just to be polite.
He spoke artificially to sound more sophisticated than he actually was.
The government tried to artificially lower the price of bread to prevent riots.
The company artificially inflated its stock price before the merger.
The temperature in the server room is artificially cooled to prevent overheating.
The temperature in the server room is artificially cooled to prevent overheating.