Relic

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛlɪk/

Definitions of relic

noun an object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest

Example Sentences

A1 The museum had many ancient relics on display.

A2 Archaeologists discovered a valuable relic buried in the ruins.

B1 The relic was carefully preserved and studied by experts.

B2 The relic was believed to hold mystical powers according to local legend.

C1 The relic was authenticated as being from the medieval period.

C2 The relic was a rare find and added to the collection of historical artifacts.

Examples of relic in a Sentence

formal The artifact found in the tomb is considered a valuable relic of ancient civilization.

informal I can't believe I found this cool relic at the antique shop!

slang Check out this sick relic I scored at the thrift store!

figurative The old house was a relic of a bygone era, standing as a reminder of the past.

Grammatical Forms of relic

• plural: relics
• comparative: more relic
• superlative: most relic
• present tense: relic
• future tense: will relic
• perfect tense: have relic
• continuous tense: is relicing
• singular: relic
• positive degree: relic
• infinitive: relic
• gerund: relicing
• participle: reliced

Origin and Evolution of relic

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'relic' originated from the Latin word 'reliquiae', which means remains or something left behind.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the remains of saints or sacred objects, the word 'relic' has evolved to also mean any object or item that is considered valuable or significant due to its association with the past.