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man-made
[ man-meyd ]
/ ˈmænˈmeɪd /
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adjective
produced, formed, or made by humans.
produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
Textiles.
- (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
- (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.
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Origin of man-made
First recorded in 1710–20
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British Dictionary definitions for man-made
man-made
adjective
made or produced by man; artificial
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