Artifactitious

/ɑrtɪfækˈtɪʃəs/ adjective

Made or produced by human effort rather than occurring naturally; artificial or synthetic, especially in a deceptive way.

From Latin 'artificiosus' (made by art), derived from 'artificium' (skillful work). The '-itious' suffix (as in 'factitious') combined with 'artifact' roots creates an adjective emphasizing artificial origin.

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