noun

relict

Relict (noun) means something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.

noun

Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.

The surviving member of a married couple after one or the other has died; a widow or widower.

A species, organism, or ecosystem that has survived from a previous age: one that was once widespread but is now found only in a few areas.

A structure or other feature that has survived from a previous age.

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English relicte (“widow”), from Middle French relicte (“widow”), from Late Latin relicta (“widow”), from Latin relictus, past participle of relinquō (“to abandon, to relinquish, to leave (behind)”), from re- + linquō (“to leave, quit, forsake, depart from”). Doublet of relic, derelict, and relinquish.

Rhymes for relict

derelict

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of relict?

"relict" (noun) means something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic.

What are the different meanings of relict?

"relict" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic; 2. The surviving member of a married couple after one or the other has died; a widow or widower; 3. A species, organism, or ecosystem that has survived from a previous age: one that was once widespread but is now found only in a few areas.