Relic

[rel·ic]

A relic is a fragment from the past one of Elvis's guitars, an ancient piece of pottery or even an outmoded way of thinking – that remains behind. Your dad might love his old albums, but to you, they're just relics.

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That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.

Noun
something of sentimental value

Noun
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past


n.
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.

n.
The body from which the soul has departed; a corpse; especially, the body, or some part of the body, of a deceased saint or martyr; -- usually in the plural when referring to the whole body.

n.
Hence, a memorial; anything preserved in remembrance; as, relics of youthful days or friendships.


Relic

Rel"ic (r?l"?k), n. [F. relique, from L. reliquiae, pl., akin to relinquere to leave behind. See Relinquish.] [Formerly written also relique.] 1. That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant. Chaucer. Wyclif.
The relics of lost innocence.
The fragments, scraps, the bits and greasy relics.
2. The body from which the soul has departed; a corpse; especially, the body, or some part of the body, of a deceased saint or martyr; -- usually in the plural when referring to the whole body.
There are very few treasuries of relics in Italy that have not a tooth or a bone of this saint.
Thy relics, Rowe, to this fair urn we trust, And sacred place by Dryden's awful dust.
3. Hence, a memorial; anything preserved in remembrance; as, relics of youthful days or friendships.
The pearis were split; Some lost, some stolen, some as relics kept.

That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion; a remnant.

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Usage Examples

The middle class, one of the great achievements in history, is becoming more of a relic than a reality.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

The practice of executing such offenders is a relic of the past and is inconsistent with evolving standards of decency in a civilized society.