Meaning
artefact, manufactured item
- an object made by human craft, especially one of historical or archaeological interest
- any manufactured or crafted article
In a sentence
Gli archeologi hanno rinvenuto un manufatto risalente all'età del bronzo.
The archaeologists unearthed an artefact dating back to the Bronze Age.
Questo antico manufatto in argilla è conservato al museo nazionale.
This ancient clay artefact is preserved at the national museum.
Non tutti i manufatti trovati durante gli scavi sono intatti.
Not all artefacts found during the excavations are intact.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| manufatto | masculine · singular |
| manufatti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in archaeology and art history; emphasizes human craft ('manu factum' = made by hand).