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<A NAME="artificial">
<B>artificial, </B>adjective, noun.<DL COMPACT><DD><I>adj. </I> <B>1. </B>made by human skill or labor; not natural. <BR> <I>Ex. At night you read by artificial light.</I> <DD><B> 2. </B>made as a substitute or in imitation; not real. <BR> <I>Ex. artificial silk. She made artificial flowers from paper.</I> (SYN) synthetic. <DD><B> 3. </B>put on for effect; affected; pretended; assumed; false. <BR> <I>Ex. an artificial tone of voice. When nervous, he had an artificial laugh.</I> (SYN) feigned, hollow. <DD><B> 4. </B>based on prominent points of resemblance or difference rather than natural relationships for biological classification. <BR> <I>Ex. Examples of artificial classifications of plants are those that divide them into trees, shrubs, and herbs; into those that grow in wet, moist, and dry locations; and those with regard to color of flowers, without regard to genetic kinship (Fred W. Emerson).</I> <DD><B> 5. </B>not native to a place; cultivated. <BR> <I>Ex. African violets are artificial plants in North America.</I> <DD><I>noun </I> an artificial flower. adv. <B>artificially.</B> noun <B>artificialness.</B> </DL>
<A NAME="artificialfever">
<B>artificial fever,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> fever produced artificially to kill bacteria. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialgene">
<B>artificial gene,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> nucleic acids, sometimes in combination with other substances, that are joined under laboratory conditions to form nucleotides which will perform some genetic function in a living cell. <BR> <I>Ex. The researchers worked nine years to complete their artificial gene, and many biologists hailed the feat as proof that DNA molecules are indeed the basis of life (Earl A. Evans, Jr.).</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artificialgravity">
<B>artificial gravity,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> a simulation of the force of gravity set up within a space vehicle, typically by centrifugal force, as by rotating a cabin about an axis of a spacecraft. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialheart">
<B>artificial heart,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> a plastic device that pumps blood in the body in place of the heart. It consists of two chambers each with a flexible diaphragm inflated by compressed air to pump blood out of one of the chambers and through the body. <BR> <I>Ex. A major problem with artificial hearts is that they require an external power source (F. E. Gump).</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artificialhorizon">
<B>artificial horizon,</B><DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>a horizontal reflecting surface, such as a mirror or the surface of mercury or other fluid at rest, used in taking altitudes. <DD><B> 2. </B>an instrument, usually controlled gyroscopically, that indicates the position of the true horizon. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialinsemination">
<B>artificial insemination,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> the introduction of semen into the vagina or cervix of a female by other than natural means. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialintelligence">
<B>artificial intelligence,</B><DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>the ability of certain electronic devices to obey spoken commands, show recognition of simple objects, and carry out tasks, such as assembling objects in various ways. <DD><B> 2. </B>the programming of such devices or the means by which they operate. </DL>
<A NAME="artificiality">
<B>artificiality, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>(no pl.) artificial quality or condition. <BR> <I>Ex. the artificiality of a forced smile.</I> <DD><B> 2. </B>pl. <B>-ties.</B> something unnatural or unreal. <BR> <I>Ex. DeVries ... takes a long cool look at the artificialities and vanities of contemporary exurbia (Canadian Saturday Night).</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artificialize">
<B>artificialize, </B>transitive verb, <B>-ized,</B> <B>-izing.</B><DL COMPACT><DD> to make artificial, or give a semblance of artificiality to. <BR> <I>Ex. "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" ... artificializes and confuses the tawdry history it is supposed to relate (Bosley Crowther).</I> </DL>
<B>artificial life,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> lifelike organisms created and existing in a computer. <BR> <I>Ex. They are creating a field called artificial life, mixing the impulses of biology with the tools of computation (New York Times).</I> </DL>
<B>artificial person,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> (Law.) a corporation; person. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialradioactivity">
<B>artificial radioactivity,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> radioactivity of a normally stable element, induced by nuclear bombardment. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialrain">
<B>artificial rain,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> a fall of rain induced by seeding clouds with pellets ofcompressed carbon dioxide or any one of certain other substances designed to encourage precipitation. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialreality">
<B>artificial reality,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> an environment created by computer graphics that appears three-dimensional and real. <BR> <I>Ex. Artificial reality ... relies on the techniques of interactive computer graphics to create the illusion of navigating (Time).</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artificialrespiration">
<B>artificial respiration,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> the act, means, or process of restoring normal breathing to a person who has stopped breathing by forcing air alternately into and out of his lungs. Artificial respiration can be accomplished by any of a number of methods. </DL>
<A NAME="artificialsatellite">
<B>artificial satellite,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> a satellite of any heavenly body, manufactured and placed in orbit by man. <BR> <I>Ex. Ballistic rockets form ideal boosters for artificial satellites, lunar probes, and instrumented explorations of the planets (New Scientist).</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artificialselection">
<B>artificial selection,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> man's agency in modifying the pressures, and so changing the results, of natural selection, such as in breeding horses for speed, or cattle for beef or milk. </DL>
<A NAME="artillerist">
<B>artillerist, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>a gunner; artilleryman. <DD><B> 2. </B>a person who studies the use of artillery. </DL>
<A NAME="artillery">
<B>artillery, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>mounted guns or rocket launchers manned by a crew; guns of larger caliber than machine guns; cannon; ordnance. <DD><B> 2. </B>the part of an army that uses and manages such guns. <DD><B> 3. </B>the science and practice of firing and coordinating the firing of guns of larger caliber than machine guns. (Abbr:) art. </DL>
<A NAME="artilleryman">
<B>artilleryman, </B>noun, pl. <B>-men.</B><DL COMPACT><DD> (U.S.) a soldier who belongs to the artillery; gunner. </DL>
<A NAME="artiodactyl">
<B>artiodactyl</B> or <B>artiodactyle, </B>noun, adjective.<DL COMPACT><DD><I>noun </I> any animal of an order of hoofed quadruped mammals with an even number of toes, usually two or sometimes four, on each foot. Swine, camels, deer, sheep, cattle, and many other animals are artiodactyls. <DD><I>adj. </I> having an even number of toes or digits on each foot. </DL>
<B>artisan, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD> a workman skilled in some industry or trade; craftsman. Carpenters, masons, plumbers, and electricians are artisans. (SYN) artificer, mechanic. </DL>
<A NAME="artisanal">
<B>artisanal, </B>adjective.<DL COMPACT><DD> of or having to do with artisans or artisanry. <BR> <I>Ex. What happened to the artisanal life of the area--the jewelry, the exquisite world-renowned rugs, the handloomed silk, the inlaid furniture? (Maclean's).</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artisanry">
<B>artisanry, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD> the ability or workmanship of an artisan. <BR> <I>Ex. the artisanry of local craftsmen.</I> </DL>
<A NAME="artisanship">
<B>artisanship, </B>noun. <B>=artisanry.</B></DL>
<A NAME="artist">
<B>artist, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>a person who paints pictures. (Abbr:) art. (SYN) painter. <DD><B> 2. </B>a person who is skilled in any of the fine arts, such as sculpture, music, or literature. <DD><B> 3. </B>a public performer, especially an actor or singer. (SYN) entertainer. <DD><B> 4. </B>a person who does work with skill and good taste. </DL>
<A NAME="artiste">
<B>artiste, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>a professional performer, especially a singer or dancer. <DD><B> 2. </B>a very skillful worker who treats his work as an art, such as a fine cook or dressmaker. </DL>
<A NAME="artistic">
<B>artistic, </B>adjective.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>done with skill and good taste. <BR> <I>Ex. That actress gave an artistic performance.</I> (SYN) tasteful, harmonious. <DD><B> 2. </B>having or showing appreciation of beauty. <BR> <I>Ex. She has an artistic way of arranging flowers.</I> (SYN) aesthetic. <DD><B> 3. </B>of art or artists. <BR> <I>Ex. Our museum has many artistic works.</I> <DD><B> 4. </B>having good color and design; pleasing to the senses. <BR> <I>Ex. an artistic wallpaper.</I> (SYN) painterly. adv. <B>artistically.</B> </DL>
<B>artistry, </B>noun, pl. <B>-ries.</B><DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1. </B>the workmanship of an artist; artistic quality. <BR> <I>Ex. the unmistakable artistry of Rembrandt.</I> <DD><B> 2. </B>the profession or occupation of an artist. </DL>
<A NAME="artless">
<B>artless, </B>adjective.<DL COMPACT><DD><B> 1a. </B>without any trickery, guile, or deceit. <BR> <I>Ex. He sets about promoting his plans with an artless good faith which confounds his cynical court (Saturday Review).</I> <DD><B> b. </B>made or done without knowledge of social customs; simple. <BR> <I>Ex. Small children ask many artless questions, such as, "Mother, did you want this lady to come see you?"</I> (SYN) candid, naive. <DD><B> 2. </B>not artificial; natural. <BR> <I>Ex. artless eloquence. Such artless beauty lies in Shakespeare's wit (John Dryden).</I> (SYN) sincere, ingenuous. <DD><B> 3. </B>without art; unskilled; ignorant. (SYN) rude, clumsy, uncultured, unpracticed. adv. <B>artlessly.</B> noun <B>artlessness.</B> </DL>
<A NAME="artmobile">
<B>artmobile, </B>noun.<DL COMPACT><DD> (U.S.) a bus or truck that is a traveling branch of an art museum. </DL>
<A NAME="artmusic">
<B>art music,</B><DL COMPACT><DD> professionally composed music of a classical character. <BR> <I>Ex. These albums ... give a fascinating glimpse into the [Spanish] nation's traditions of art music, as opposed to folk music (New Yorker).</I> </DL>
