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artifact

 

[ ˈɑːrtɪfækt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

archaeological discovery

An object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest.

Synonyms

antiquity, relic, remnant

Examples of usage

  • The museum displayed ancient artifacts from the Roman Empire.
  • The archaeologists unearthed several artifacts at the site.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,906, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.