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remnant
[ rem-nuhnt ]
/ ˈrɛm nənt /
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noun
a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
a fragment or scrap.
a small, unsold or unused piece of cloth, lace, etc., as at the end of a bolt.
a trace; vestige: remnants of former greatness.
adjective
remaining; leftover.
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Origin of remnant
1300–50; Middle English remna(u)nt, contraction of remenant<Old French, present participle of remenoir to remain
OTHER WORDS FROM remnant
rem·nant·al, adjectiveWords nearby remnant
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British Dictionary definitions for remnant
remnant
/ (ˈrɛmnənt) /
noun
(often plural) a part left over after use, processing, etc
a surviving trace or vestige, as of a former eraa remnant of imperialism
a piece of material from the end of a roll, sold at a lower price
adjective
remaining; left over
Word Origin for remnant
C14: from Old French remenant remaining, from remanoir to remain
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