Definitions
- Describing something that is not found in nature or goes against natural laws. - Referring to behavior or actions that are not typical or expected. - Talking about something that is forced or contrived.
- Describing something that is made by humans rather than occurring naturally. - Referring to something that is not genuine or authentic. - Talking about something that is created or produced in a way that imitates nature.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not natural.
- 2Both can be used to describe things that are not genuine or authentic.
- 3Both can be used to describe things that are created or produced by humans.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Unnatural implies something that is not typical or expected, while artificial implies something that imitates nature.
- 2Usage: Unnatural is often used to describe behavior or actions, while artificial is often used to describe objects or substances.
- 3Connotation: Unnatural has a negative connotation, implying something that is wrong or abnormal, while artificial can have a neutral or positive connotation, implying something that is useful or innovative.
- 4Scope: Unnatural is a more limited term, referring specifically to things that go against natural laws, while artificial is a broader term that can refer to anything made by humans.
Remember this!
Unnatural and artificial are both words used to describe things that are not natural. However, unnatural refers to something that goes against natural laws or is not typical or expected, while artificial refers to something that is made by humans or imitates nature. Additionally, unnatural has a negative connotation, while artificial can have a neutral or positive connotation.
