Artificiality

usgb/ˌɑːrtɪˌfɪʃiˈæləti/
noun

The state of being made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.

The artificiality of the movie set made it look unconvincing.
Visual representation of "artificiality" - The state of being made or produced by humans rather than occurring naturally.

Often appears as...

  • glamour and artificiality
  • artificiality of emotions
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Human-made versus Natural

Artificiality emphasizes a contrast between what humans create and what exists in nature without human intervention.

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The garden's artificiality was apparent next to the wild forest.
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Sense of Unreality

The word can convey a feeling that something is not real or lacks authenticity.

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The artificiality of the conversation made it difficult to connect.
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Technological Context

Artificiality is often used related to technology, such as artificial intelligence, where 'artificial' implies man-made sophistication.

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The artificiality of AI has sparked much debate.
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