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remnant

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɛmnənt/

The English word “remnant” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole.
  2. The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.
  3. An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
  4. The passionate, influential minority of radicals in a faction or party.

adjective

  1. Still left; remaining.

Etymology

From Middle English, contraction of remenant, from Anglo-Norman remanant, present participle of remaindre, from Latin remaneō.

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