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Synonyms of artificial

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for artificial is factitious. Other synonyms of artificial are conventional and artificious. The opposite of artificial is natural.

Synonyms and similar words for artificial

adjectiveConveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.

  • conventionalIn accordance with a bidding convention, as opposed to a natural bid.

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  • artificiousUsing, exhibiting, performed with or characterized by artfulness or skill.
  • factitiousCounterfeit, fabricated, fake.

Opposite of artificial

adjectiveConveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.

  • naturalExisting in the nature of a person or thing; innate, not acquired or learned.

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Meaning of artificial

  1. adjective Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
  2. adjective Insincere; fake, forced, or feigned.
  3. adjective Not natural or normal: imposed arbitrarily or without regard to the specifics or normal circumstances of a person, a situation, etc.

Full definition of artificial

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Questions about synonyms of artificial

What is another word for artificial?
Artificial has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as factitious, conventional and artificious.
What is the opposite of artificial?
The opposite of artificial is natural.
What does artificial mean?
Artificial means man-made; made by humans; of artifice.

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