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Meaning of vestiges
The primary meaning of the word "vestiges" refers to a small part or trace of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Etymology of vestiges
The word "vestiges" originates from the Latin word "vestigium", meaning footstep or track, which is derived from "vestigare", meaning to track or follow
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe remnants or remains of something
Synonyms
remnants
remains
residues
leftovers
scraps
traces
hints
clues
indications
signs
symptoms
marks
impressions
echoes
shadows
relics
artifacts
fossils
ruins
debris
fragments
shards
splinters
shards
pieces
bits
morsels
crumbs
vestments
trappings
appurtenances
accoutrements
paraphernalia
leftovers
leavings
remnants
residue
dregs
sediment
deposits
imprints
footprints
fingerprints
tracks
spoor
Definitions
- A small part or trace of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed
- * A mark or sign of something that has existed or been present
- * A small amount or degree of a quality or feeling that remains after the main part has gone or been lost
Usage Examples
- The old castle still retains vestiges of its former grandeur
- * The fossil record provides vestiges of the evolution of life on Earth
- * The city's historic district retains vestiges of its colonial past