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Synonyms of relic

13 similar words

Another word for relic is remnant. Other synonyms of relic are rest, leavings and remains.

Synonyms and similar words for relic

nounThat which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.

remnantA small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole.
remainder
residue
leavingsA worthless and incidental residuum, such as scraps from a meal, or shavings or sawdust from wood.
leftover
ort
remains
remanentThat which remains; a remnant; a residue.
residuum
rest
rump
lave archaic, dialectalThat which is left over; a remainder, a remnant, the rest.

nounA part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.

halidom archaicSomething regarded as sacred; a holy relic.

Meaning of relic

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noun Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.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

Full definition of relic

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Questions about synonyms of relic

What is another word for relic?: Relic has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as remnant, rest, leavings and remains.
What does relic mean?: Relic means that which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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