manufactured
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈmæn.jʊˌfæk.tʃərd//
KK: /mænˈfækʧərd/
adjective
Definition
Created or produced by people, often in a factory, instead of occurring naturally.
Example
The manufactured goods were displayed at the trade show.
Conversation
Did you know that some of the jewelry we see is actually manufactured?
Really? I always thought it was all natural gemstones.
Yeah, it's surprising how much is manufactured instead of being genuine.
I guess that makes it more affordable, but it’s less special.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
artificial
synthetic
fabricated
Antonyms
natural
genuine
authentic
verb
Definition
To make or produce something, usually in large quantities using machines.
Example
The company manufactured thousands of toys last year.
Tense Forms
Past: manufactured
Past Participle: manufactured
Conversation
Did you know that they manufactured those toys right here in the city?
Really? I thought they were all made overseas.
Nope, I was surprised too when I found out how local production works.
Root Explanation
Manufactured → It is formed from "manu" (from Latin *manus*, meaning hand) and "facere" (meaning to make or do). The word "manufactured" means made by hand or made in a specific way, often referring to products created through industrial processes.
Memory Tip
Think of 'hand' ('manu') and 'making' ('facere') to remember that 'manufactured' means something made by hand or through a specific process.
Visually Confused Words
unmanufactured
nonmanufactured
remanufacture
semimanufactured
premanufacture
nonmanufacture
anfracture
semimanufacture