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- [rel-ik]
- /ˈrɛl ɪk/
- /ˈrel.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rel-ik]
- /ˈrɛl ɪk/
Definitions of relics word
- noun relics a surviving memorial of something past. 1
- noun relics an object having interest by reason of its age or its association with the past: a museum of historic relics. 1
- noun relics a surviving trace of something: a custom that is a relic of paganism. 1
- noun relics relics. remaining parts or fragments. the remains of a deceased person. 1
- noun relics something kept in remembrance; souvenir; memento. 1
- noun relics Ecclesiastical. (especially in the Roman Catholic and Greek churches) the body, a part of the body, or some personal memorial of a saint, martyr, or other sacred person, preserved as worthy of veneration. 1
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Origin of relics
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French relique < Latin reliquiae (plural) remains (> Old English reliquias), equivalent to reliqu(us) remaining + -iae plural noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Relics
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relics popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
relics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for relics
noun relics
- ashes — ruins or remains, as after destruction or burning
- charcoal — Charcoal is a black substance obtained by burning wood without much air. It can be burned as a fuel, and small sticks of it are used for drawing with.
- collectible — that can be collected
- collectibles — capable of being collected.
- memorabilia — Objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events.
Top questions with relics
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