English Dictionary
Definition artefact in British English
artefact
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈɑː(r)tɪˌfækt/
1
an object that was made a long time ago and is historically important, for example a tool or weapon
Synonyms and related words
2
something observed in a scientific investigation or experiment that is not naturally present but occurs as a result of the experiment itself
3
something that is an unintended consequence of something else
