derelict

Meanings

• adjective

  Abandoned and neglected, particularly a building or a ship.

  - "The derelict building had been empty for decades."
  - "The derelict ship was a hazard to navigation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abandoned

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with derelict
neglect , rectify , delectable , selective

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Variants

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derelict , derelicts

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'disregarded' or 'neglected' in law.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'derelict' originated from Middle English law, where it referred to property that had been abandoned and was subject to forfeiture.

2. Derelict structures and abandoned ships have been used as filming locations for many movies and TV shows, including 'The Walking Dead' and 'Pirates of the Caribbean'.

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Related Concepts

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1. abandoned: Refers to something that has been left unattended or forsaken.

2. neglect: The act of failing to provide adequate care or attention.

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Culture

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Derelict structures and abandoned ships have been a common theme in literature and art, often symbolizing decay and abandonment.

How to Memorize "derelict"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an abandoned building or a rusty, neglected ship.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of decay and abandonment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'D' in derelict stands for 'disregarded' or 'deserted'.

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