artefatto

artefact

noun ar-teh-FAHT-toh Rare

Origin: Latin 'arte factum' (made by skill/art).

Also means

artifact

Usage Note

Artefatto means both a human-made object of historical or cultural significance (un artefatto preistorico = a prehistoric artefact) and, in a different register, something artificial or processed (sapore artefatto = an artificial flavor). Context distinguishes the two senses; the first is more common.

Examples

"Il museo conserva numerosi artefatti romani."

Natural Translation

The museum preserves numerous Roman artefacts.

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