vestige
noun
A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists; the smallest amount.
Etymology
From French vestige, from Latin vestigium meaning "footprint, trace, mark," of uncertain origin.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The ruins are the last vestige of the ancient civilization."
- 2.
"Not a vestige of doubt remained after seeing the evidence."
- 3.
"The appendix is considered a vestige of our evolutionary past."
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Fun Fact
Vestigial organs in humans include the appendix, wisdom teeth, and the muscles that would allow us to wiggle our ears. These are vestiges of our evolutionary ancestors' needs.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 7 letters (V, E, S, T, I, G, E)
Scrabble Value: 11 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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