man-made

[ man-meyd ]

adjective

1. produced, formed, or made by humans.
2. produced artificially; not resulting from natural processes.
3. Textiles.
   1. (of a fiber) manufactured synthetically from a cellulosic or noncellulosic base; produced chemically.
   2. (of a fabric or garment) constructed of synthetically made fibers.

man-made

adjective

1. made or produced by man; artificial

Word History and Origins

Origin of man-made¹

First recorded in 1710–20

Related Words

• synthetic
• unnatural