Artifact: meaning, definitions and examples
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artifact
[ ˈɑːrtɪfækt ]
archaeological discovery
An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The museum displayed ancient artifacts from the Roman Empire.
- The archaeologists unearthed several artifacts at the site.
art and design
An object produced or shaped by human craft, especially a tool, weapon, or ornament of archaeological or historical interest.
Synonyms
craftsmanship, creation, handiwork
Examples of usage
- The artist used natural materials to create unique artifacts.
- The exhibition showcased modern artifacts from different cultures.
technology
A feature or element of a system that is a byproduct of the system's design or operation.
Synonyms
byproduct, result, side effect
Examples of usage
- The bug in the software was an artifact of the coding process.
- The error message was an artifact of the system glitch.
Translations
Translations of the word "artifact" in other languages:
🇵🇹 artefato
🇮🇳 कलाकृति
🇩🇪 Artefakt
🇮🇩 artefak
🇺🇦 артефакт
🇵🇱 artefakt
🇯🇵 人工物
🇫🇷 artefact
🇪🇸 artefacto
🇹🇷 eser
🇰🇷 인공물
🇸🇦 قطعة أثرية
🇨🇿 artefakt
🇸🇰 artefakt
🇨🇳 人工制品
🇸🇮 artefakt
🇮🇸 fornleif
🇰🇿 артефакт
🇬🇪 არტეფაქტი
🇦🇿 artefakt
🇲🇽 artefacto
Word origin
The word 'artifact' originated from the Latin word 'artefactum', which means something made with skill. In English, the term was first used in the mid-19th century to refer to objects of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance. Over time, its usage expanded to include any object created by human craft or as a byproduct of a system. Today, 'artifact' is commonly used in various fields such as archaeology, art, technology, and more.
See also: artifacts.