artificialities
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/ˌɑɹtəfɪˈʃælɪtiz/
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/ˌɑːtɪfɪˈʃælɪtiz/
(artificiality)
made; not natural
Etymology
'artificiality' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'artificium', where 'ars/art-' meant 'skill' and 'facere' meant 'to make'.
'artificiality' changed from Old French 'artificialité' and Middle English 'artificialite' and eventually became the modern English word 'artificiality'.
Initially, it meant 'made with skill' or 'skillful workmanship', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the quality of being artificial; lack of naturalness or genuineness'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'artificiality'.
Artificialities in the report were pointed out by the reviewers.
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Noun 2
features, behaviors, or elements that are artificial; contrivances, affectations, or a lack of naturalness or genuineness.
Critics complained that the film's artificialities distracted from the story.
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Last updated: 2025/10/24 03:40