1. A conclusion that is forced, contrived, or not naturally derived from the premises or evidence presented
The detective rejected the artificial conclusion that the butler was guilty without sufficient evidence.
O detetive rejeitou a conclusão artificial de que o mordomo era culpado sem evidências suficientes.
2. In logic or argumentation, an ending that does not logically follow from the arguments presented
The debate moderator criticized the speaker for reaching an artificial conclusion that contradicted his earlier statements.
O moderador do debate criticou o orador por chegar a uma conclusão artificial que contradisse suas afirmações anteriores.