artificial
Not from nature
Artificial describes things made by humans rather than occurring naturally: artificial sweeteners, artificial intelligence, artificial turf.
The word often implies imitation of something natural—artificial flowers look like real ones but aren't.
Applied to behavior, artificial suggests fakeness or affectation: Her cheerfulness seemed artificial.
The connotation can be neutral (artificial light) or negative (artificial smile), depending on context.
Not the real thing
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
- shamFraudulent imitation
ersatz · knockoff · pseudo · mock · simulated · forgery · facsimile · reproduction
Created by humans
- fabricatedInvented, not real
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- manufacturedMade by machinery
polyester · nylon · plastic · acrylic · silicone · neoprene · polyurethane · vinyl
Artificially contrived behavior
- forcedMade to occur unwillingly
- stiffNot easily bent
- stiltedUnnaturally formal in expression
- contrivedDeliberately manufactured, unnatural
unnatural · insincere · pretentious · put-on · feigned · studied · mannered · theatrical
Algorithms that improve from data
- neural networksLayered computational learning systems
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- roboticsAutomaton design field
- automationSelf-operating system design
deep learning · chatbot · computer vision · natural language processing · generative · predictive · autonomous · expert system
Additive reducing bitterness
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener
- saccharinCalorie-free synthetic sweetener
sucralose · vanillin · food coloring · flavor enhancer · monosodium glutamate · essence · xanthan gum
Jointed bodily projection
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- bionicMechanically augmented human
- replacementWhat takes another's place
joint · hip · knee · heart valve · cochlear · pacemaker · socket · titanium
Large water storage basin
- damWater-holding barrier
- pondSmall still body
- man-made lakeArtificially created water body
- impoundmentOfficial seizure or detention
fake
Not the real thing
- fauxArtificial or imitation
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
sham · ersatz · knockoff · pseudo · mock · simulated · forgery · facsimile · reproduction · dummy
man-made
Created by humans
- fabricatedInvented, not real
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- compositeMade of distinct parts
manufactured · polyester · nylon · plastic · acrylic · silicone · neoprene · polyurethane · vinyl · fiberglass
affected
Artificially contrived behavior
contrived · unnatural · insincere · pretentious · put-on · feigned · studied · mannered · theatrical · wooden
machine learning
Algorithms that improve from data
- neural networksLayered computational learning systems
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- roboticsAutomaton design field
automation · deep learning · chatbot · computer vision · natural language processing · generative · predictive · autonomous · expert system · training data
sweetener
Additive reducing bitterness
- additiveSubstance mixed in
- preservativeAgent preventing spoilage
- aspartameArtificial low-calorie sweetener
saccharin · sucralose · vanillin · food coloring · flavor enhancer · monosodium glutamate · essence · xanthan gum
limb
Jointed bodily projection
- prosthesisManufactured replacement body part
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- bionicMechanically augmented human
replacement · joint · hip · knee · heart valve · cochlear · pacemaker · socket · titanium · silicone
reservoir
Large water storage basin
- damWater-holding barrier
- pondSmall still body
- man-made lakeArtificially created water body
- artificialsynthetic, man-made, manufactured, fabricated, engineered
- qualitiesgood, bad, better, best, useful
- man-madebuildings, cars, planes, boats, trains
- authenticityauthentic, genuine, real, fake, counterfeit
- fakefake, phony, bogus, sham, counterfeit
- fakesfake, fakes, counterfeit, counterfeits, imitation
- artificial intelligenceMachines mimicking human thought
- artificial legSynthetic limb replacement
- artificial lightNon-solar brightness source
- artificial sweetenerManufactured sugar replacement
- artificial skinManufactured substitute for epidermis
- artificial satellitesManufactured objects in orbit
artificial horizon, artificiality, artificially, artificial intelligence, artificial tears, artificialness, artificialities, artificial turf, artificial sweetener