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relict

UK
/ˈrɛlɪkt/
US
/ˈrɛlɪkt/

Translations

relictnoun
relicts
pl
UK
/ˈrɛlɪkt/
US
/ˈrɛlɪkt/
vestigeSurtout en histoire naturelle, géologie et pour un élément survivant d’une époque révolue.
The ancient forest is a relict of a time when the climate was much cooler.
La forêt ancienne est un vestige d’une époque où le climat était beaucoup plus frais.
Additional translations
veuveVieilli ou littéraire.
Synonyms
survivor
remnant
vestige
remainder
leftover
relictadjective
UK
/ˈrɛlɪkt/
US
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relictuelSurtout en géologie et en sciences naturelles.
The relict population of wolves in the region is a testament to their once widespread presence.
La population relictuel de loups dans la région témoigne de leur présence autrefois généralisée.

Definitions

relictnoun
A surviving remnant of a natural phenomenon, such as a species or ecosystem, that has persisted from an earlier time.
The ancient forest is a relict of a time when the climate was much cooler.
A widow; a woman whose husband has died.
The relict of the late Mr. Smith was well-known for her charitable work in the community.
A geological feature that has survived from a previous period and is now surrounded by different conditions.
The isolated mountain range is a relict of a once extensive plateau.
Something, especially a custom, belief, or object, that has survived from an earlier time but is now outmoded or set in a different context.
The town’s annual pageant is a relict of medieval traditions.
relictadjective
Surviving as a remnant of a formerly widespread species or group.
The relict population of wolves in the region is a testament to their once widespread presence.
Remaining from a previous era or time period.
The relict structures in the old town are a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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