English Explanatory Dictionary

remnant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.
adj
  1. Still left; remaining.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛmnənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-remnant.wav /ˈɹemnənt/

Word forms

remnant remnants remnaunt remenant

Etymology

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

Synonyms

residue remainder lave relic remains avant-garde vanguard

Related words

remain remanent

Derived words

nova remnant remnantal supernova remnant
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