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artefact

 

[ หˆษ‘หrtษชfรฆkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical item

An artefact is an object made or modified by humans, often holding historical or cultural significance. Such items can include tools, pottery, art, and other objects that provide insights into past societies and civilizations. Artefacts are essential for archaeologists and historians as they serve as tangible evidence of human activity and advancement. The study of artefacts can reveal information about technological development, trade, and daily life in various cultures.

Synonyms

artifact, item, object, relic

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologists discovered an ancient artefact in the ruins.
  • Many artefacts from the Egyptian civilization are displayed in museums.
  • The artefact was carefully dated to the Iron Age.

Translations

Translations of the word "artefact" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น artefato

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคฒเคพเค•เฅƒเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Artefakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ artefak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั€ั‚ะตั„ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ artefakt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚ฏใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท artefact

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ artefacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท artefakt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ฌผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุซุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artefakt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ artefakt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–‡็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ artefakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minjaverk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€ั‚ะตั„ะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒขแƒ”แƒคแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ artefakt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ artefacto

Etymology

The word 'artefact' originates from the Latin word 'arte factum', which means 'something made with skill'. The term was coined to distinguish handmade objects from natural items. As archaeology and anthropology developed as disciplines in the 19th century, the term became widely adopted to describe objects that humans produced, particularly those that have cultural or historical significance. Over time, 'artefact' has been used in various contexts, including science and technology, to refer to any product or result of human actions. Today, it is commonly used in museums, anthropology, and discussions around cultural heritage to analyze the impact of human creativity and manufacturing throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,745, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.