artifact — an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrtɪfækt/
Korean meaning: 인공물, 유물 (주로 문화적·역사적 가치가 있는 인간이 만든 물건)
Korean pronunciation: **아**티팩트
Example Sentences
- The professor's office was full of artifacts, making it look like a mini museum where students feared breaking something priceless.
- Archaeologists found pottery artifacts that revealed ancient cooking habits.
- The scientist realized that the unusual data was just a measurement artifact, not evidence of alien life.
artifact
NOUN//ˈɑːrtɪfækt//
an object made by a human being, typically an item of cultural or historical interest
An archaeologist carefully uncovers an ancient painted artifact from the excavation site
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When contact meets the compact artifact, history awakens!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'artificium' (craftsmanship, workmanship) combined with the Latin suffix '-fact' (made, from 'facere' meaning 'to make'). The term emerged in English in the 17th century to describe objects made or produced by human skill.
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“The professor's office was full of artifacts, making it look like a mini museum where students feared breaking something priceless.”
“Archaeologists found pottery artifacts that revealed ancient cooking habits.”
“The scientist realized that the unusual data was just a measurement artifact, not evidence of alien life.”
“My grandmother's kitchen is like an artifact museum - she still uses a rotary phone from 1960!”
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