Definition

The condition of being made by humans rather than occurring naturally; not genuine or real.

Example

The artificialness of the decorations was evident at the party.

Conversation

Have you noticed the artificialness of some products these days?

Yeah, it’s becoming harder to find things that feel genuine.

I prefer items that have a more natural feel to them.

Same here; the artificialness just doesn't appeal to me.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Artificialness → It is formed from "artificial" (from Latin "artificialis", meaning made by art or skill) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "artificialness" refers to the quality of being made by human skill rather than occurring naturally.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'made by skill' ('artificial') and the '-ness' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'artificialness' refers to the quality of being man-made.

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