adv
artificially
adv
1
In a manner that is man-made or not natural.
"The greenhouse is artificially heated all year round."
2
As a result of deliberate human intervention rather than natural causes.
"Prices were artificially kept low by government subsidies."
How to Use Artificially
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way that's man-made or brought about deliberately, rather than happening naturally.
Common pairings
artificially inflated
artificially sweetened
artificially low
Word Forms
more artificially comparative, most artificially superlative
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Etymology
From artificial + -ly.