artificially

//ˌɑːr.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl.i//
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Adverb

artificiallyCanonical form
1

In a way that is made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.

The lake was artificially created for the park.

2

In a manner that is not genuine or sincere; in a forced or contrived way.

She laughed artificially at his joke, trying to be polite.

3

By means of artificial methods or processes.

The lake was artificially created by building a dam.

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