Man-made ( adjective , adverb )

(As an adjective)

Man-made ( adjective )

1. Made or produced by human beings, especially by means of machinery or technology.
2. Not natural; artificial.

Origin:

Constructed or produced by human beings, rather than occurring naturally.

Examples:

1. The island was completely man-made, built from reclaimed land.
2. Man-made fibers are used to make clothing and other textiles.
3. The building is made of man-made materials.
4. The lake is man-made, created by the construction of a dam.
5. The environmental impact of man-made pollution is a concern for many people.

(As an adverb)

Man-made ( adverb )

1. Made or produced by human beings, especially by means of machinery or technology.
2. Not natural; artificial.

Origin:

Constructed or produced by human beings, rather than occurring naturally.

Examples:

1. The island was completely man-made, built from reclaimed land.
2. Man-made fibers are used to make clothing and other textiles.
3. The building is made of man-made materials.
4. The lake is man-made, created by the construction of a dam.
5. The environmental impact of man-made pollution is a concern for many people.