DERELICT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a person without a home, job, or property
Categories: Pauper
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
failing in what duty requires
Example: derelict (or delinquent) in his duty; neglectful of his duties; remiss of you not to pay your bills
Synonyms
Broken-down, Woebegone, Creaky, Neglectful, Abandoned
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "derelict" comes from Latin derelictus.
🧩 Fun Fact
Roman military conquests permanently planted Latin vocabulary across three continents.