remnant · adj — still left; remaining.
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remnant is pronounced /ˈɹɛmnənt/.
Etymology
From Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-Norman remanant, present participle of remaindre, from Latin remaneō.
adj
- Still left; remaining.
noun
- A small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole.e.g.“The remnants of the Neanderthal race mixed with members of Homo sapiens.”
- The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.e.g.“Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make quilts.”
- An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.e.g.“All the remnants were sold in the flea market.”
- The passionate, influential minority of radicals in a faction or party.
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