artificially-constructed
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/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
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/ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəli kənˈstrʌktɪd/
human-made
Etymology
'artificially-constructed' originates from the combination of 'artificially' and 'constructed'. 'Artificially' comes from the Latin 'artificialis', meaning 'of or belonging to art', and 'constructed' comes from the Latin 'constructus', meaning 'to heap up'.
'artificially' changed from the Old French word 'artificiel' and 'constructed' from the Latin 'constructus', eventually forming the modern English term 'artificially-constructed'.
Initially, 'artificially' meant 'by human skill', and 'constructed' meant 'built or formed'. Over time, the combined term evolved to mean 'created by human effort'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/19 17:49
