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remnant

rem·nant

US/ˈɹɛmnənt/ uncommon archaic

noun

1.

a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists

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2.

a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • nova remnant
  • supernova remnant

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