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

  1. Relic as a noun:

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

  2. Relic as a noun:

    Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.

  3. Relic as a noun (religion):

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

  1. Relic as a verb (transitive, uncommon, often of guitars):

    To cause (an object) to appear old or worn, to distress.

  1. Remnant as a noun:

    The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group.

  2. 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."

  3. Remnant as a noun:

    An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.

  1. Remnant as an adjective (archaic):

    Remaining; still left.