Artifical vs. Artificial: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on September 23, 2023
"Artifical" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "Artificial," referring to something made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally.
Which is correct: Artifical or Artificial
How to spell Artificial?
Artifical is Incorrect
Artificial is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of the word "artist" which has the same initial letters as "artificial."
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"Artificial" has the common word segment "arti" which sounds like "arty."
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Picture "ficial" as the finishing touch to "arti."
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"Artificial" rhymes with "official," both having "ficial."
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Sep 23, 2023
Remember the "i" after "art" as in "arti-ficial."
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Artifical and Artificial Definitions
Artificial
Artificial: Not natural; made or constructed by human beings.
Artificial diamonds look like the real thing.
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Artificial
Artificial: Using or involving methods that are not natural.
The athlete was disqualified for using artificial enhancements.
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Artificial
Artificial: Produced by humans; not occurring naturally.
We sat under the artificial lights of the stadium.
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Artificial
Artificial: Lacking in natural character or quality.
The play had an artificial plot.
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Artificial
Made by humans, especially in imitation of something natural
An artificial sweetener that replaces sugar.
Artificial flowers.
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Artificial
Not arising from natural or necessary causes; contrived or arbitrary
"Hausa [in Niger] ... are separated from their brethren in Nigeria by a porous and artificial border that the colonial powers left behind" (Jeffrey Tayler).
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Artificial
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
The flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky.
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Artificial
Not natural or normal: imposed arbitrarily or without regard to the specifics or normal circumstances of a person, a situation, etc.
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Artificial
(bridge) Conveying some meaning other than the actual contents of one's hand.
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Artificial
Made or contrived by art; produced or modified by human skill and labor, in opposition to natural; as, artificial heat or light, gems, salts, minerals, fountains, flowers.
Artificial strifeLives in these touches, livelier than life.
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Artificial
Cultivated; not indigenous; not of spontaneous growth; as, artificial grasses.
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Artificial
Contrived by art rather than nature;
Artificial flowers
Artificial flavoring
An artificial diamond
Artificial fibers
Artificial sweeteners
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Artificial
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
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Artificial
Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
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FAQs
What is the root word of Artificial?
The root word is "art," derived from the Latin "ars" meaning "skill or craft."
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What is the verb form of Artificial?
There isn't a direct verb form for "artificial," but related verbs might be "fabricate" or "synthesize."
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Why is it called Artificial?
It originates from Latin "artificialis," meaning "of or belonging to art."
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What is the plural form of Artificial?
"Artificial" doesn't have a plural form as it's primarily an adjective.
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Sep 23, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Artificial?
Any conjunction can be used; "and" is common.
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Which preposition is used with Artificial?
"Of" as in "of artificial origin."
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Is Artificial a vowel or consonant?
The term "Artificial" contains both vowels and consonants.
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Which determiner is used with Artificial?
"This" as in "this artificial product."
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Is Artificial a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can change its connotation.
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How is Artificial used in a sentence?
The plants in the office are artificial but look real.
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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