artifact

[ˈɑːrtɪfækt]

artifact Definition

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

Using artifact: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "artifact" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The museum has a collection of ancient artifacts from different cultures.

  • Example

    The archaeologist discovered several artifacts from the ancient civilization.

  • Example

    The artifact was carefully preserved and displayed in the exhibition.

artifact Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with artifact

  • an object that represents a particular culture or period in history

    Example

    The pottery found at the site is a valuable cultural artifact.

  • an undesired visual or audio distortion in digital media

    Example

    The video had some digital artifacts due to poor compression.

  • an object created by humans for a specific purpose

    Example

    The satellite is an artificial artifact designed for communication.

Origins of artifact

from Latin 'artefactum', meaning 'something made by skill'

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Summary: artifact in Brief

An 'artifact' [ˈɑːrtɪfækt] is an object made by humans, usually with cultural or historical significance. Examples include ancient artifacts, such as pottery and tools, and modern artifacts, such as digital media. The term 'cultural artifact' denotes an object that represents a particular culture or period in history. 'Artifact' is a formal term for 'relic' or 'antiquity.'

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