relic — an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrelɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's radio is a relic from the 1950s that still works perfectly.
- He treats his flip phone like a precious relic, refusing to upgrade to a smartphone.
- The archaeologists found relics that proved the existence of an ancient civilization.
relic
NOUN[/ˈrelɪk/]
an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest
The archaeologist gently brushes dust off an ancient relic buried for centuries.
An angelic guardian watches over the ancient relic
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reliquiae' meaning 'remains' or 'remnants,' derived from 'relinquere' meaning 'to leave behind.' The word entered English through Old French 'relique' in the 13th century.
Breakdown
Latin 're-' (back) + 'linquere' (to leave) = 'reliquiae' (things left behind) → Old French 'relique' → English 'relic'
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's radio is a relic from the 1950s that still works perfectly.”
“He treats his flip phone like a precious relic, refusing to upgrade to a smartphone.”
“The archaeologists found relics that proved the existence of an ancient civilization.”
“My dad's fashion sense is a relic from the 80s - he still wears neon colors.”
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