artificial
made by humans; not natural
Roots
- art: skill, craft, or human making
- fac / fic / fact: do or make
Other words with the art root
Other words with the fac / fic / fact root
- affectation: an artificial display meant to impress
- benefactor: person who gives help, money, or support
- beneficent: doing good or producing benefit
- beneficial: helpful or producing good effects
- certify: to confirm officially as true
- effect: a result or outcome
- efficacious: effective; producing the intended result
Artificial things are art-made rather than grown wild.
The artificial smile fooled nobody in the room.