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artifact

noun

ar·​ti·​fact ˈär-ti-ˌfakt How to pronounce artifact (audio)
1
a
: a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
especially : an object remaining from a particular period
caves containing prehistoric artifacts
b
: something characteristic of or resulting from a particular human institution, period, trend, or individual
… morality is an artifact of human culture, devised to help us negotiate social relations. Michael Pollan
c
: something or someone arising from or associated with an earlier time especially when regarded as no longer appropriate, relevant, or important
… that over-simplified but eloquent quality that keeps Jefferson alive for us while Washington and Adams, his superiors in so many other respects, are artifacts of a quaint and lost world. Jack Rakove
2
a
: a product of artificial character (as in a scientific test) due usually to extraneous (such as human) agency
b
: an electrocardiographic and electroencephalographic wave that arises from sources other than the heart or brain
c
: a defect in an image (such as a digital photograph) that appears as a result of the technology and methods used to create and process the image
… can produce a very good picture, but there will be some loss of detail and some color artifacts such as adjacent colors bleeding into each other. Consumer Reports
artifactual
ˌär-ti-ˈfak-chə(-wə)l How to pronounce artifact (audio)
-ˈfak-shwəl
-chü-əl
adjective

Did you know?

One of the things that make humans unique is their ability to make and use tools, and ever since the first rough stone axes began to appear about 700,000 years ago, human cultures have left behind artifacts from which we've tried to draw a picture of their everyday life. 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.

Example Sentences

The caves contained many prehistoric artifacts. an artifact from the Colonial period
Recent Examples on the Web The government plans to keep just one artifact—a rare Brazilian gold coin that circulated in England in the 1720s—and will add it to the collection of one of its museums. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 Over the weekend, working under Abbass’ direction, the team found its first possible artifact: a brick. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 19 July 2022 But that’s an artifact of high infant mortality rates in that era, and completely irrelevant to the fiscal health or purpose of Social Security. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 But on her way to perfect her costume, Kamala also happens upon an ancient family artifact—one that unlocks her own superpowers, and sets her on a hero's journey and origin story of her own. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 8 June 2022 This weekend's Platinum Jubilee celebrations will feature the return of a historic royal artifact, which hasn't been seen in public for more than twenty years. Emma Dibdin, Town & Country, 5 June 2022 The fascinating artifact—the original cast from the elbow surgery that informally bears his name—is about to be moved from its storage spot and shipped across the country to Washington, DC. Lee Igel, Forbes, 1 June 2022 At the Celo Inn, the innkeeper has an artifact — a rotary phone — in the entryway. Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 6 Apr. 2022 Master Chief discovers a mysterious artifact, which upends his opinions about his military superiors — and himself. Darren Franich, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from New Latin arte factus "made by human agency," from Latin arte "by skill or craft" (ablative of art-, ars "acquired skill, craftmanship") + factus, past participle of facere "to make, bring about, do" — more at art entry 1, fact

Note: The usual American spelling artifact—opposed to artefact in the British Isles and elsewhere—shows assimilation to Latin compounds with arti- (see artifice).

First Known Use

1644, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of artifact was in 1644

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