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- Dictionaryartefact/ˈɑːtɪfakt/
noun
- 1. an object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest: "gold and silver artefacts"
- 2. something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the preparative or investigative procedure: "the curvature of the surface is an artefact of the wide-angle view"
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ARTEFACT definition: 1. an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or a decoration, especially one that is…. Learn more.
ARTIFACT definition: 1. US spelling of artefact mainly UK 2. an object that has been made by a person, such as a tool or…. Learn more.
The roots of artifact mean basically "something made with skill;" thus, a mere stone that was used for pounding isn't an artifact, since it wasn't shaped by humans for its purpose—unlike a ram's horn that was polished and given a brass mouthpiece and was blown as part of a religious ritual.
An artefact is an ornament, tool, or other object that is made by a human being, especially one that is historically or culturally interesting. Synonyms: item , thing , article , object More Synonyms of artefact
Definition of artefact noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Artefact definition: something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp an object of archaeological interest. See examples of ARTEFACT used in a sentence.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word artefact. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. artefact has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pathology (1870s) archaeology (1890s) See meaning & use.
