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Relic

/ˈɹɛlɪk/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Relic"

noun

1
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
2
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
3
A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

verb

1
(often of guitars) To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

🔄 Synonyms of "Relic"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
keepsakenoun	An object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.
souvenirnoun	An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.
tokennoun	Something serving as an expression of something else.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Relic"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
souvenirnoun	An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.
keepsakenoun	An object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.
tokennoun	Something serving as an expression of something else.
remnantnoun	A small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole.
survivorshipnoun	The state of being a survivor.
survivalnoun	The fact or act of surviving; continued existence or life.
effectnoun	The result or outcome of a cause.
curionoun	A strange and interesting object; something that evokes curiosity.
reliquenoun	Obsolete form of relic. [That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.]
ancientnoun	A person who lived in ancient times.
losernoun	A person who loses; one who fails to win or thrive.
tracenoun	An act of tracing.
piecenoun	A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
mementonoun	A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.
tackynoun	Alternative form of tackey. [(US, Southern US) A scrubby, neglected horse.]
has-beennoun	(informal, derogatory) A person, especially one who was formerly popular or influential, who continues in their field after their popularity or effectiveness has peaked and is now in decline.
heirloomnoun	A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.
corny	Boring and unoriginal.
impactnoun	(figurative, proscribed) A significant or strong influence or effect.
heritagenoun	A tradition; a practice or set of values that is passed down from preceding generations through families or through institutional memory.