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Meaning of artifact
The primary meaning of the word "artifact" refers to an object made or given shape by humans, such as a tool, a document, or a work of art.
Etymology of artifact
The word "artifact" originates from the Latin words "ars" meaning "skill" and "facere" meaning "to make", and has been used in the English language since the 16th century to refer to objects made by humans
Initially, the term was used to describe objects of historical or cultural significance, but its meaning has expanded to include any object made or shaped by humans, as well as phenomena observed in scientific investigations
Synonyms
relic
antique
heirloom
treasure
keepsake
memento
souvenir
token
object
item
relic
curio
antiquity
vestige
remainder
residue
fragment
remnant
specimen
sample
exemplar
model
replica
reproduction
copy
imitation
fake
forgery
reproduction
simulation
mockup
prototype
device
apparatus
instrument
tool
equipment
contraption
gadget
contrivance
invention
innovation
discovery
find
Definitions
- An object made or given shape by humans, such as a tool, a document, or a work of art, especially one of historical or cultural interest
- Something observed or measured in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not a natural phenomenon, but is a result of the investigation or experiment itself
- A feature or phenomenon that is not naturally present, but is a result of external influence or interference
Usage Examples
- The museum exhibit featured artifacts from ancient civilizations, including tools, pottery, and jewelry
- The scientist carefully examined the artifact to understand its properties and behavior
- The artifact was a result of the experiment, and not a natural phenomenon