The difference between Relic and Remnant
When used as nouns, relic means that which remains, whereas remnant means the small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
Relic is also verb with the meaning: to cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.
Remnant is also adjective with the meaning: remaining.
check bellow for the other definitions of Relic and Remnant
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Relic as a noun:
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
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Relic as a noun:
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
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Relic as a noun (religion):
A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
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Relic as a verb (transitive, uncommon, often of guitars):
To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.
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Remnant as a noun:
The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.
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Remnant as a noun:
The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.
Examples:
"Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make [[quilt]]s."
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Remnant as a noun:
An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
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Remnant as an adjective (archaic):
Remaining; still left.