artificialness

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Definitions of artificialness word

noun artificialness the condition of being non-natural, unnatural or spurious 3
adjective artificialness made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers. 1
adjective artificialness imitation; simulated; sham: artificial vanilla flavoring. 1
adjective artificialness lacking naturalness or spontaneity; forced; contrived; feigned: an artificial smile. 1
adjective artificialness full of affectation; affected; stilted: artificial manners; artificial speech. 1
adjective artificialness made without regard to the particular needs of a situation, person, etc.; imposed arbitrarily; unnatural: artificial rules for dormitory residents. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Latin artificiālis contrived by art; see artifice, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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