derelict
Derelict (adj) means Abandoned and left to fall into disrepair. Example: “The derelict factory has been empty for over a decade.”
How to use derelict
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLeft to rot or fall apart because nobody is looking after it anymore.
Word forms
more derelict comparative, derelicted past tense, derelicts plural, derelicts singular, most derelict superlative
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The _____ factory has been empty for over a decade.
Etymology
From Latin derelictus, "completely abandoned," the past participle of derelinquere, "to abandon utterly."
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What does “derelict” mean?
The word “derelict” means abandoned and left to fall into disrepair. In plain terms, left to rot or fall apart because nobody is looking after it anymore.
How do you pronounce “derelict”?
“Derelict” is pronounced DEHR-uh-lihkt (/ˈdɛɹəˌlɪk(t)/ in IPA).
How do you use “derelict” in a sentence?
Here is “derelict” used in a sentence: “The derelict factory has been empty for over a decade.”
What part of speech is “derelict”?
Depending on how it is used, “derelict” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “derelict” come from?
The word “derelict” comes from Latin. From Latin derelictus, "completely abandoned," the past participle of derelinquere, "to abandon utterly.".
How many meanings does “derelict” have?
“Derelict” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: abandoned and left to fall into disrepair.
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