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   der·e·lict

   /ˈderəˌlik(t)/

   adjective

   • 1. in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect: "the cities were derelict and dying" Similar dilapidatedramshacklerun downbroken-downworn outtumbledownin (a state of) disrepairin ruinsruinedfalling to piecesfalling apartricketycreakycreakingdecrepitdeterioratingcrumblingdeterioratedneglecteduntendedunmaintainedgone to rack and ruingone to seedon its last legsthe worse for weardisusedabandoneddeserteddiscardedrejectedforsakencast offrelinquishedownerlessOpposite in good repairin use
   • ▪ (of a person) shamefully negligent in not having done what one should have done: "he was derelict in his duty to his country" Similar negligentneglectfulremisslaxcarelesssloppyslipshodslackirresponsibledelinquentOpposite dutifulpunctilious

   noun

   • 1. a person without a home, job, or property: "derelicts who could fit all their possessions in a paper bag"
   • ▪ a piece of property, especially a ship, abandoned by the owner and in poor condition.

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin derelictus ‘abandoned’, past participle of derelinquere, from de- ‘completely’ + relinquere ‘forsake’.

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   The meaning of DERELICT is abandoned especially by the owner or occupant; also : run-down. How to use derelict in a sentence. ... 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Noun. 1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1a. Time Traveler. The first known use of derelict was in 1649. See more words from the ...

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   DERELICT definition: 1. Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition: 2. a person who has no…. Learn more.

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   Derelict definition: left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned. See examples of DERELICT used in a sentence.

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   DERELICT meaning: 1. Derelict buildings or places are not cared for and are in bad condition: 2. a person who has no…. Learn more.

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   Definition of derelict adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   derelict: 1 n a person without a home, job, or property Type of: pauper a person who is very poor n a ship abandoned on the high seas Synonyms: abandoned ship Type of: ship a vessel that carries passengers or freight adj worn and broken down by hard use Synonyms: creaky , decrepit , flea-bitten , run-down , woebegone worn affected by wear; ...

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   7 meanings: 1. deserted or abandoned, as by an owner, occupant, etc 2. falling into ruins; neglected; dilapidated 3. neglectful.... Click for more definitions.

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   derelict - failing in what duty requires; "derelict (or delinquent) in his duty"; "neglectful of his duties"; "remiss of you not to pay your bills" remiss , delinquent , neglectful negligent - characterized by neglect and undue lack of concern; "negligent parents"; "negligent of detail"; "negligent in his correspondence"

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    DERELICT definition: A derelict building or piece of land is not used any more and is in a bad condition: . Learn more.

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    A complete guide to the word "DERELICT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.