man-made

[ man-meyd ]

adjective

1. produced, formed, or made by humans.
2. produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
3. Textiles.
   1. (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
   2. (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.

man-made

adjective

1. made or produced by man; artificial

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-made¹

First recorded in 1710–20

Example Sentences

A report says a man-made womb could be reality within 30 years.

From The Daily Beast

These substances are relatively harmless compared to longer-living man-made plastics like polyethylene.

From The Daily Beast

Built in 1889, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world until the Chrysler Building in New York caught up in 1930.

From The Daily Beast

Man-made genetics might allow for material appellations like stronger spider silk.

From The Daily Beast

But a man-made code that is inharmonious with the moral law is an unjust law.

From The Daily Beast

He was the man made for the time—precisely the middle term between the reign of the nobility and the reign of the populace.

From Project Gutenberg

The old man made no reply, and the crafty doctor wondered whether by silence he very reluctantly gave his consent.

From Project Gutenberg

In the first place, I am an Anarchist: I do not believe in man-made law, designed to enslave and oppress humanity.

From Project Gutenberg

The old man made no reply, but, slowly clasping his hands and closing his eyes, exclaimed “Thank God!”

From Project Gutenberg

As robust as the quarryman, this man made violent efforts to extricate himself from the embrace of the serf.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• synthetic
• unnatural