relic
/ˈɹɛlɪk/noun
Middle School
1
That which remains; that which is left after loss or decay; a remaining portion.
2
Something old and outdated, possibly kept for sentimental reasons.
3
A part of the body of a saint, or an ancient religious object, kept for veneration.
4
A particle or entity that has existed since the Big Bang.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing