What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
manmade
Example
The Great Wall of China is a manmade structure. [manmade: adjective]
Example
The artist used manmade materials to create the sculpture. [manmade: adjective]
artificial
Example
The flowers in the vase were artificial. [artificial: adjective]
Example
The scientist created an artificial heart for medical research. [artificial: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Manmade is more commonly used than artificial in everyday language, especially when referring to physical objects or structures. Artificial is more commonly used in scientific or technical contexts, particularly when referring to substances or materials.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between manmade and artificial?
Both manmade and artificial are relatively neutral in terms of formality, although artificial may be slightly more formal due to its Latin origin and technical usage in certain fields.
