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
Origin of derelict
1640–50; < Latin
dērelictus forsaken (past participle of
dērelinquere), equivalent to
dē-
de- +
relictus past participle of
relinquere to leave, abandon; see
relinquish
OTHER WORDS FROM derelict
der·e·lict·ly, adverb der·e·lict·ness, noun non·der·e·lict, adjective, nounWords nearby derelict
derecognize,
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derelict,
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derencephaly,
derepress,
derepression,
derequisition
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British Dictionary definitions for derelict
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