artificial
adjective
made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural).
artificially
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a word derived from
artificial.
Example Sentences
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This initiative, along with other financing strategies, has raised concerns that Nvidia is artificially stoking demand for its own products.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Two of those categories—computer software and investment advice—have shown steep price increases over the past year, which some economists say have artificially boosted the overall inflation number.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
A class-action lawsuit alleges gas station companies operating in California used algorithmic pricing software to set prices artificially high.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
In reality, artificially boosting testosterone, especially if not medically indicated, can shrink testicles, lower sperm counts and even make it harder to urinate.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
It does so by artificially holding constant every variable except the two he wishes to focus on, and then showing how those two co-vary.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
