2006-08-29 06:53:38 · 14 answers · asked by MELWIN S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Something made or given shape by man, especially an object of archaeological interest. Examples of artefacts: stone tools, pottery... Variant spelling: artifact
2006-08-29 07:00:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Artefact (it can also be spelled artifact, but both are correct) is an object that has been made by someone, as opposed to something that has been created by nature. For example, if you find an oddly shaped rock in a river, the shape has likely been caused by erosion, and is therefor a natural effect. If you find an oddly shaped rock on the bank, that someone has worked on it (it has scratches and chips) and it is vaguely shaped like a bird, you have an artifact. Usually it refers to something that was made by an earlier civilization, but that isn't necessarily the only meaning.
A computer can be refered to as an artifact of modern society.
Hope this helps.
2006-08-29 14:08:01 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have seen the answers indicating that the term is "artifact," and that it refers to something created by humans.
This is basically the correct answer. It need not have any historical significance or any importance whatsoever. It need not be something old.
It has also come to mean something that seems out of place, such as a spot on a photograph that does not belong in the image. Another example is the hexagonal ring of light that appears on film when the camera is pointed at a light source. These, also are refered to as artifacts.
2006-08-29 14:11:26 · answer #3 · answered by Vince M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artefact is the European spelling for artifact. An artifact is defined as anything made, modified, or used by humankind - I am an archaeologist believe me on this one.
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2006-08-29 13:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by The Doc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
an artifact is a relic made by human's generations ago for an example of artifact is the manuggul jar: the manuggul jar is a relic made by human's generation's ago and foung by two archaeologist named: victor decalan, and hans kasten who found the manuggul jar, this was foung at the manuggul cave now this is preserve so people can see where it was found
2014-07-05 01:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Missy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well.. somtimes in biology.. when u have prepared a slide & ur seeing it under th microscope.. & u see somthing that is not supposed to be there.. not part of ur specimen.. usually becoz of a mistake in slide preperation.. any kind of thing.. could be dust or anything.. we call that artefact..
i hope it was helpful!
2006-08-29 14:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Emily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An object produced or shaped by human craft, especially a tool, weapon, or ornament of archaeological or historical interest.
artefact can also be spelled artifact
2006-08-29 14:01:13 · answer #7 · answered by curiouscat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, an ARTIFACT is an object made by humans that usually has some kind of historic significance.
2006-08-29 13:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by soymilk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artifact
it's like an old piece of history...... like bones, or ceramic jars, or clay pots, pans from way long ago. paintings, drawings.....anything tangible (that means something u can touch) from the past that shows how people lived.
www.dictionary.com will help u as well :)
2006-08-29 13:57:59 · answer #9 · answered by sasmallworld 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean artifact? You can look that up on line and get the answer. Is this a homework assignment? Shouldn't YOU be doing the research? Look it up!
2006-08-29 13:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋