relict /ˈɹɛlɪkt/noun 5adjective 2forms 1 noun5 •(formal) Something that, or someone who, survives or remains or is left over after the loss of others; a relic. •(formal) A species, organism, or ecosystem that has survived from a previous age: one that was once widespread but is now found only in a few areas.The species may be a relict of former stages of historical vegetation and landscape development resulting from past climate changes (glacial and post- glacial periods). — 2010 •(formal) A structure or other feature that has survived from a previous age. •(formal) A survival of an archaic word, language or other form.A small number of linguists believe that Cimbrian is not an Austro-Bavarian dialect but a relict of Lombardic. •(formal, no longer used) The surviving member of a married couple after one or the other has died; a widow or widower. adjective2 •Surviving, remaining. •That is a relict; pertaining to a relict. formsrelicts
