Definition

A sign or trace of something that used to exist but is no longer present.

Example

The ruins of the ancient city are a vestige of a once-great civilization.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the old ruins near the park?

Yeah, I went there last weekend; it’s fascinating!

I wonder if any vestige of the original buildings still remains.

Definitely, those stones are like a window into the past.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vestige → It originates from the Latin word 'vestigium' (meaning footprint or trace). The word 'vestige' refers to a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'footprint' or 'trace' left behind — that's what a vestige is, a sign of something that once was.

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