RELICT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster In the 16th century, relict meant "an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr," but that meaning is now covered by "relic," a related word that can also refer to something left behind after decay or disappearance
Relict - Wikipedia A relict (or relic) is an organism that at an earlier time was abundant in a large area but now occurs at only one or a few small areas
relict - Wiktionary, the free dictionary (formal) Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic (archaic) The surviving member of a married couple after one or the other has died; a widow or widower
RELICT Definition Meaning - Dictionary. com Relict definition: a species or community living in an environment that has changed from that which is typical for it See examples of RELICT used in a sentence
Relict - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com Definitions of relict noun an organism or species surviving as a remnant of an otherwise extinct flora or fauna in an environment much changed from that in which it originated
What does relict mean? - Definitions. net A relict is a surviving remnant or leftover of a past era, specifically a natural phenomenon or species that was formerly widespread but is now isolated or rare It can also refer to a surviving custom, practice, or artifact from an extinct culture