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

Anabolic steroids - a man-made substance that copies the male hormone testosterone - are class C drugs that are legal for personal use.

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PCE is a man-made, colorless liquid widely used to remove grease in industrial and household settings, including dry cleaning.

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What we’re confronting now, however, isn’t a natural disaster but a man-made one.

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It has its own set of stables and kennel buildings, according to Historic England, and overlooks one of two man-made lakes on the estate.

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O’Byrne, who has been learning to surf in Palm Springs, said the vibe in a man-made lagoon can be more pleasant than competing with other surfers at sea.

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Related Words

• synthetic 
• unnatural