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Term: by artificial means

Description:

The term "by artificial means" refers to any action, process, or method that is not natural or organic, but rather achieved through human intervention, invention, or manipulation.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Adverb
• Phrase

Senses and Usages:

1. Adverb: When used as an adverb, "by artificial means" describes the manner in which something is accomplished or achieved, indicating that it was done through human intervention or manipulation.
2. Phrase: As a phrase, "by artificial means" can be used to emphasize the non-natural or non-organic nature of a process, method, or action.

Sample Sentences:

• The plants were grown by artificial means to speed up their growth.
• He regained his hearing through a cochlear implant, effectively hearing again by artificial means.
• The painting was created by artificial means using intricate computer algorithms.

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