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Definition of Remnant
1. Noun. A small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists.
Exact synonyms: Leftover
Generic synonyms: Balance, Remainder, Residual, Residue, Residuum, Rest
Derivative terms: Remain
Generic synonyms: Balance, Remainder, Residual, Residue, Residuum, Rest
Derivative terms: Remain
2. Noun. A piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold.
Exact synonyms: End, Oddment, Remainder
Specialized synonyms: Fag End
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material
Derivative terms: Remain
Specialized synonyms: Fag End
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material
Derivative terms: Remain
Definition of Remnant
1. a. Remaining; yet left.
2. n. That which remains after a part is removed, destroyed, used up, performed, etc.; residue.
Definition of Remnant
1. Noun. The small portion remaining of a larger thing or group. ¹
2. Noun. The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt. ¹
3. Noun. An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Remnant
1. something remaining [n -S]
Medical Definition of Remnant
1. Remaining; yet left. "Because of the remnant dregs of his disease." "And quiet dedicate her remnant life To the just duties of an humble wife." (Prior) Origin: OF. Remanant, p. Pr. Of remanoir, remaindre. See Remanent, Remain. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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