Artifact

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtɪfækt/

Definitions of artifact

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

Example Sentences

A1 The archaeologists found an ancient artifact buried in the sand.

A2 The museum displayed a collection of artifacts from different time periods.

B1 The artifact was carefully preserved to prevent any damage.

B2 The artifact's origin and purpose were still a mystery to researchers.

C1 The artifact provided valuable insights into the culture of the ancient civilization.

C2 The artifact was considered a priceless treasure by historians and collectors alike.

Examples of artifact in a Sentence

formal The museum curator carefully cataloged each artifact in the collection.

informal I found this cool artifact at the flea market.

slang Check out this sick artifact I scored at the thrift store!

figurative His old journal was like an artifact from his past life.

Grammatical Forms of artifact

• past tense: artifacted
• plural: artifacts
• comparative: more artifact
• superlative: most artifact
• present tense: artifact
• future tense: will artifact
• perfect tense: have artifacted
• continuous tense: is artifacting
• singular: artifact
• positive degree: artifact
• infinitive: to artifact
• gerund: artifacting
• participle: artifacted

Origin and Evolution of artifact

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'artifact' originated from the Latin word 'artefactus', which means something made by human skill or workmanship.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'artifact' has come to refer to any object made or modified by humans that has cultural or historical significance, not just limited to items created with skill or workmanship.