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Plural of relic

regular plural

The plural of relic is relics.

Forms of relic

Singularrelic /ˈɹɛlɪk/
Pluralrelics /ˈɹɛlɪks/
Countablecountable

Relics in a sentence

  • One of the primary targets of current and especially future cosmological observations are light thermal relics of the hot big bang.2019, Wallisch, Benjamin, “Abstract”, in Cosmological Probes of Light Relics, page ix
  • To seek hallows: to visit relics or shrines, in the belief that the saints themselves are present there.From the entry hallow
  • The farmer's field was a civil war battleground, and relics such a minnie bullets were frequently found while plowing.From the entry battleground
  • Britain brought out its finest garments, its finest relics, its finest rain.2023 May 6, James Poniewozik, “Charles III Was Crowned King. But Can He Ever Be the Star?”, in The New York Times. From the entry bells and whistles
  • Relics of the old GWR broad gauge are rare on the national network.2021 December 15, Robin Leleux, “Awards Honour the Best Restoration Projects: The Chairman’s Special Award: Cholsey & Wallingford…. From the entry parlous

Meaning of relic

  1. noun That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
  2. noun Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
  3. noun A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

Full definition of relic

Questions about the plural of relic

What is the plural of relic?
The plural of relic is relics.
Is relic countable?
Relic is a countable noun.

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