कृत्रिम

kṛtrim
adjectiveIntermediate artificial
general

Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally; not genuine or real.

कृत्रिम रेशम का उपयोग कपड़ों में किया जाता है।

Artificial silk is used in clothing.

कृत्रिम खाद्य पदार्थ स्वास्थ्य के लिए हानिकारक हो सकते हैं।

Artificial foods can be harmful to health.

💡

Often used to describe man-made substitutes for natural materials or processes.

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'कृत्रिम' is often used to describe man-made alternatives to natural products, such as artificial sweeteners or synthetic fabrics.

Gold Rule

Avoid Negative Connotations

Be mindful that 'कृत्रिम' can sometimes imply inferiority or artificiality in a negative sense, especially in contexts like food or beauty products.

📖Word Origin

Derived from Sanskrit 'कृत' (made) + 'त्रिम' (suffix indicating artificiality).

📝Usage Notes

In modern usage, 'कृत्रिम' often carries a negative connotation when referring to artificial foods or materials that are perceived as inferior to natural ones.

Word Breakdown

कृत
made
root
+
त्रिम
suffix indicating artificiality
suffix
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