1. a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something that is no longer present or in existence
Usage: formal; often used in scientific or academic contexts
2. a small remaining quantity of something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The archaeologists found a vestigium of the ancient civilization in the form of pottery shards.
• Not a vestigium of the old building remained after the demolition.
• The scientist detected a vestigium of the chemical compound in the sample.
• There was barely a vestigium of hope left in the defeated army.
• The fossil showed a clear vestigium of the creature’s wing structure.
• No vestigium of the original manuscript survived the fire.