artificially
Translation
artificially
Examples
The room was artificially lit.
The room was artificially lit.
The prices were kept artificially low.
The prices were kept artificially low.
Grammar Patterns
((artificially + verb/adjective)) to do sth. in a way that is not natural The prices were kept artificially low.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unnaturally, synthetically; Antonyms: naturally, genuinely
Etymology
From 'artificial' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Artificial' comes from Latin 'ars' (art, skill) + 'facere' (to make), meaning 'made by skill'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'artificial intelligence' (AI) – something created by humans, not by nature.