Synonyms of nonnatural

nonnatural

adjective

ˌnän-ˈna-chə-rəl 

as in synthetic

produced by humans rather than natural processes

pure vanilla extract that was made without any nonnatural ingredients

Synonyms & Similar Words

• synthetic
• artificial
• man-made
• mechanical
• manufactured
• industrial
• processed
• refined
• cultivated
• fabricated
• imitation
• faux
• ersatz

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• natural
• raw
• crude

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonnatural

Much of synthetic biology involves genetic engineering to introduce networks of genes that give cells new functions, such as manufacturing enzymes to make a nonnatural molecule. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2023

The latter discipline has racked up impressive achievements in retooling cells for nonnatural tasks—for example, programming bacteria to glow in the presence of pollutants and other chemicals. — Philip Ball, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2023

The increase in mortality has been especially stark among working-age males, with increases in death rates from alcohol, violence, and other nonnatural causes. — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2023

Only one nonnatural death of an inmate has ever been reported at the prison. — Joseph Simonson, Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2021