man-made

[ man-meyd ]
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adjective
  1. produced, formed, or made by humans.

  2. produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.

  1. Textiles.

    • (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.

    • (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.

Origin of man-made

1
First recorded in 1710–20

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British Dictionary definitions for man-made

man-made

adjective
  1. made or produced by man; artificial

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