derelict
[ der-uh-likt ]
/ ˈdɛr ə lɪkt /
adjective
left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned: a derelict ship.
neglectful of duty; delinquent; negligent.
noun
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Origin of derelict
First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin dērelictus “forsaken” (past participle of dērelinquere ), equivalent to dē- “from, away from” + relictus, past participle of relinquere “to leave, abandon”; see de-, relinquish
OTHER WORDS FROM derelict
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derelict
/ (ˈdɛrɪlɪkt) /
adjective
deserted or abandoned, as by an owner, occupant, etc
falling into ruins; neglected; dilapidated
neglectful of duty or obligation; remiss
noun
Word Origin for derelict
C17: from Latin dērelictus forsaken, from dērelinquere to abandon, from de- + relinquere to leave
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