Also means
synthetic
Usage Note
künstlich means artificial or man-made, as in künstliche Intelligenz (artificial intelligence) or künstliches Licht. It is built from Kunst (art) plus -lich, and contrasts with natürlich (natural). Beware the false friend künstlerisch, which means 'artistic'.
Examples
"Die Blumen sind künstlich."
Natural Translation
The flowers are artificial.
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