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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

relict

/ˈrɛlɪkt/ noun · British & US
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What does relict mean?

noun

A relict is a remaining part of something that has disappeared or been destroyed, such as a fossil of a species that has become extinct. It can also refer to something that has survived from an earlier time or culture.

Example

"The museum displayed a relict of the ancient civilization, a beautifully preserved vase."

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