Definitions
- Referring to objects or structures that are made by humans, rather than occurring naturally. - Describing something that is created or produced by human effort or intervention. - Talking about products or materials that are manufactured or constructed by humans.
- Describing something that is not natural but is created or produced by humans. - Referring to something that is made to imitate or replace something natural. - Talking about substances or materials that are synthesized or manufactured by humans.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe things that are created or produced by humans.
- 2Both words can refer to objects, structures, or materials.
- 3Both words are used to distinguish between natural and human-made things.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Manmade refers specifically to things made by humans, while artificial can also include things that imitate or replace natural objects.
- 2Purpose: Manmade emphasizes human effort or intervention in creating something, while artificial emphasizes the imitation or replacement of something natural.
- 3Connotation: Manmade has a neutral connotation, while artificial can have a negative connotation when referring to things that imitate or replace natural objects.
- 4Usage: Manmade is more commonly used to describe physical objects or structures, while artificial is more commonly used to describe substances or materials.
Remember this!
While both manmade and artificial describe things that are created or produced by humans, there are some differences in their usage and connotations. Manmade refers specifically to things made by humans, while artificial can also include things that imitate or replace natural objects. Manmade emphasizes human effort or intervention in creating something, while artificial emphasizes the imitation or replacement of something natural. Manmade has a neutral connotation, while artificial can have a negative connotation when referring to things that imitate or replace natural objects.
