human-made
Crafted by people
Human-made describes things created by people rather than occurring naturally or produced by other animals: human-made fibers, human-made structures.
The term often appears in contexts distinguishing artificial from natural phenomena: human-made climate change, human-made satellites.
It serves as an alternative to man-made for those who prefer gender-neutral language.
Invented, not real
- constructedBuilt or assembled
- manufacturedMade by machinery
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
produced · assembled · built · created · fashioned · molded · shaped · simulated
Created something new
- devisedPlanned or invented
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- designedCreated according to plan
- pioneeredOriginated or developed first
developed · conceived · patented · prototyped · blueprinted · architected · masterminded · originated
Made manually, not machined
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- potteryFired clay objects
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
- carpentryWood construction trade
blacksmithing · ceramics · quilting · embroidery · tailoring · leatherwork · glassblowing · knitting
Capable of being molded
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
silicone · fiberglass · neoprene · polycarbonate · polyethylene · polypropylene · PVC · rayon
Of discrete data
- automatedOperating without human control
- roboticStiff and unemotional
- computerizedOperated by electronic processor
- electronicRelating to circuitry devices
mechanical · cybernetic · algorithmic · programmed · networked · virtual · bioengineered
fabricated
Invented, not real
- constructedBuilt or assembled
- manufacturedMade by machinery
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
engineered · produced · assembled · built · created · fashioned · molded · shaped · simulated · imitation
invented
Created something new
- devisedPlanned or invented
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- designedCreated according to plan
pioneered · developed · conceived · patented · prototyped · blueprinted · architected · masterminded · originated · breakthrough
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- potteryFired clay objects
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
carpentry · blacksmithing · ceramics · quilting · embroidery · tailoring · leatherwork · glassblowing · knitting · woodworking
plastic
Capable of being molded
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- acrylicSynthetic resin or fiber
vinyl · silicone · fiberglass · neoprene · polycarbonate · polyethylene · polypropylene · PVC · rayon · spandex
digital
Of discrete data
- automatedOperating without human control
- roboticStiff and unemotional
- computerizedOperated by electronic processor
electronic · mechanical · cybernetic · algorithmic · programmed · networked · virtual · bioengineered
human-madedivine
Of or from gods
God-given · heaven-sent · supernatural · sacred · miraculous
human, made, homemade, humanity, manufacture, handmade, man-made, manmade