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Vestiges: meaning, definitions and examples

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vestiges

 

[ หˆvษ›stษชdส’ษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in archaeology

Small remaining traces, marks, or signs of something that existed or has now disappeared.

Synonyms

remains, remnants, traces

Examples of usage

  • The ancient ruins are the only vestiges of the lost city.
  • She carefully examined the vestiges of the pottery to determine its age.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

A degenerate or imperfectly developed structure or organ that has little or no function.

Synonyms

relic, remnant, trace

Examples of usage

  • The appendix is considered a vestigial organ in humans.
  • The wings of flightless birds are vestiges of their ancestors' ability to fly.

Translations

Translations of the word "vestiges" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vestรญgios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‡เคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รœberreste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jejak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะปะธัˆะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pozostaล‚oล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—•่ทก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vestiges

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vestigios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalฤฑntฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุขุซุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pozลฏstatky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pozostatky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—่ฟน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ostanki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leifar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะดั‹า›ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒจแƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qalฤฑqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vestigios

Etymology

The word 'vestiges' comes from the Latin word 'vestigium', meaning 'footprint' or 'trace'. It was first used in English in the early 17th century. The concept of vestiges has been significant in various fields such as archaeology, biology, and history, highlighting the remnants or traces of the past that provide insight into evolution and development.

See also: vestige, vestigial.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,680, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.