Definitions
- Referring to an object or artifact from the past that has historical, cultural, or religious significance. - Talking about something that is old, rare, or valuable and has been preserved over time. - Describing a tangible reminder of a person, event, or era that has passed.
- Referring to a trace or remnant of something that no longer exists or is present. - Talking about a small or insignificant part of something that remains after the rest has disappeared. - Describing a sign or indication of something that was once there but is now gone.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is no longer present or has passed.
- 2Both words suggest a connection to the past.
- 3Both words can be used to describe physical or non-physical things.
- 4Both words have a connotation of something that is old or ancient.
- 5Both words can be used in a historical or archaeological context.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Relic suggests a larger or more significant object or artifact, while vestige implies a smaller or less important remnant.
- 2Significance: Relic implies a greater historical, cultural, or religious importance, while vestige may not carry the same level of significance.
- 3Tangibility: Relic refers to a tangible object or artifact, while vestige can refer to both tangible and intangible remnants.
- 4Usage: Relic is more commonly used than vestige in everyday language and has a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Relic and vestige are synonyms that refer to something from the past that is no longer present. However, relic suggests a larger or more significant object with historical, cultural, or religious importance, while vestige implies a smaller or less important remnant that may be tangible or intangible.
