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/
Korean meaning: 과거로부터 남아있는 물건, 특히 역사적이거나 감정적 가치가 있는 유물
Korean pronunciation: **렐**릭
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
An archaeologist examines an ancient golden crown relic in the museum
An angelic guardian watches over the ancient relic
🎤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.
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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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