remainder

Meanings

• noun

  The part that is left over after the main or larger part has been taken.

  - "The remainder of the cake was divided among the guests."
  - "After the battle, the soldiers counted the remainder of their ammunition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

dearth , deficiency , deficit , shortage , undersupply

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Synonyms

lave , remnant , residue , rest , surplus , leftover

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remainder
remainer , stainer , rainer , painter

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Homophones

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1. remainder (English) : The part that is left over after the main or larger part has been taken.
   

2. remainder (English) : To continue to exist or be present.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of remainder that leads to same result
remainder , remainders , remaindered , remaindering , remainder theorem , remainder theorems , the remainder

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Etymology

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From Old French remaner, from re- 'back' + maner 'stay'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'remainder' is also used in mathematics to denote the result of subtracting one number from another.

2. In some countries, the remainder of a cake is called 'panettone' and is a traditional dessert served during the Christmas season.

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Related Concepts

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1. residue: The solid or liquid substance left behind after the evaporation, filtration, or distillation of a liquid.

2. remnant: A small part or trace of something that remains after the main part has been removed or destroyed.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'remainder' has been used to represent the leftovers or the forgotten parts of a story, symbolizing the unresolved or unanswered questions.

How to Memorize "remainder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large container from which you have taken out a portion, leaving the 'remainder' behind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remainder' with the image of leftovers or the forgotten parts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Remember the leftovers' to help remember the meaning of 'remainder'.

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