Artifact
/ˈɑːrtɪfækt/noun
An object made or shaped by human hands, often of historical or cultural interest.
Did you know?The term 'artifact' comes from the Latin 'artificium', meaning 'craftsmanship'—a reminder that every crafted object tells a story of human creation and intention.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
artificium
“Craftsmanship, skillful creation.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
artifactum
“Something made by skill, a crafted object.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
artifactum
“An object made by human hands.”
15th Century
Old French
artefact
“A product of human skill or labor.”
Modern English
English
artifact
“A human-made object, especially of historical or cultural significance.”
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