artefact
Translation
artifact, man-made object, relic
Examples
The museum has many ancient Egyptian artefacts.
The museum has many ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Digital compression can create visual artefacts in an image.
Digital compression can create visual artifacts in an image.
Grammar Patterns
((an artifact)) ((from a place/time)) an object from a specific period The museum has artifacts from Roman Britain.
Similar Words
Synonyms: object, relic, item, finding
Etymology
From Latin 'arte' (by skill) + 'factum' (thing made). Literally 'a thing made by skill'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: ARTE + FACT. 'Arte' relates to art/skill, and 'fact' relates to something made (like in 'factory'). So, it's an object made with skill.