Artificial Definition & Meaning

artificial
adjective
  1. contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners"
  2. artificially formal; "that artificial humility that her husband hated"; "contrived coyness"; "a stilted letter of acknowledgment"; "when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"
  3. not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes

"Artificial" in song lyrics

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  • "Prejudicial, your style artificial"
    3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom
  • "Some MC's you know they artificial"
    Afu-Ra — Mic Stance
  • "But it's time to break the bonds, break away from artificial"
    Alexipharmic — Fox News

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