Topic Navigator

Noun Tree | Nouns Groups | Verb Groups | Search

Parent Categories

entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

furnishing
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable

noun.artifact

4 Subcategories

appointment, fitting go
(usually plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)
mantle, curtain, drape, drapery, pall go
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
furniture, piece of furniture, article of furniture go
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
rug, carpet, carpeting go
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)