English Dictionary
Definition of “remnant”
remnant (ˈrɛmnənt
)
Definitions
noun
- (often plural) a part left over after use, processing, etc
- a surviving trace or vestige, as of a former era ⇒
a remnant of imperialism
- a piece of material from the end of a roll, sold at a lower price
adjective
- remaining; left over
Word Origin
C14: from Old French remenant remaining, from remanoir to remain
Synonyms
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remainder,
remains,
trace,
fragment,
end,
bit,
rest,
piece,
balance,
survival,
scrap,
butt,
shred,
hangover,
residue,
rump,
leftovers,
stub,
vestige,
tail end,
oddment,
residuum,
Usage examples
Fletcher had told her there might be a living remnant of the Great Work left.
Clive Barker, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)We can still see a remnant of the older cuisine in condiments like steak sauce and ketchup, with their high sugar content.
New Scientist (2004)Since 1994, the program has grown to number more than 700 trained volunteers, helping to manage 296 sites of remnant vegetation.
The Advertiser, Sunday Mail (2004)Also on the ground floor is a large room (39ft by 18ft) which is a remnant of the house's prominent past.
Glasgow Herald (2001)To the east of Scourie, forming the highest of the Highlands today, lies the eroded remnant of the great Caledonian mountain chain.
Richard Fortey, THE EARTH: An Intimate History (2004)
