artifactual

ar·ti·fact

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-tuh-fakt]
- /ˈɑr təˌfækt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-tuh-fakt]
- /ˈɑr təˌfækt/

Definitions of artifactual word

noun artifactual any object made by human beings, especially with a view to subsequent use. 1
noun artifactual a handmade object, as a tool, or the remains of one, as a shard of pottery, characteristic of an earlier time or cultural stage, especially such an object found at an archaeological excavation. 1
noun artifactual any mass-produced, usually inexpensive object reflecting contemporary society or popular culture: artifacts of the pop rock generation. 1
noun artifactual a substance or structure not naturally present in the matter being observed but formed by artificial means, as during preparation of a microscope slide. 1
noun artifactual a spurious observation or result arising from preparatory or investigative procedures. 1
noun artifactual any feature that is not naturally present but is a product of an extrinsic agent, method, or the like: statistical artifacts that make the inflation rate seem greater than it is. 1

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Origin of artifactual

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; variant of artefact < Latin phrase arte factum (something) made with skill. See art1, fact

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Parts of speech for Artifactual

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artifactual popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

artifactual usage trend in Literature

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