Artificial/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Human Creation Use 'artificial' when highlighting objects made through human skill rather than naturally occurring. He admired the artificial pond in their garden. Pro Tip 2/2Without Life 'Artificial' often describes items meant to look like living things but aren't alive, such as plants. The office was decorated with artificial plants.