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Word: Derelict
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 17th century: from Latin derelictus ‘abandoned’, past participle of derelinquere, from de- ‘completely’ + relinquere ‘forsake’
ˈdɛrɪlɪkt
in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
Short Definition:in very poor condition
Examples:- a derelict Georgian mansion
- the barge lay derelict for years
shamefully negligent of one's duties or obligations
Short Definition:shamefully negligent
Examples:- he was derelict in his duty to his country
Word: Derelict
Speech Type: Noun
ˈdɛrɪlɪkt
a person without a home, job, or property
Short Definition:destitute person
Examples:- derelicts who could fit all their possessions in a paper bag
a ship or other piece of property abandoned by the owner and in poor condition
Short Definition:ship abandoned by owner
Examples:- she had been a derelict recommissioned for this journey
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