remnant

Meanings

• noun

  The part that remains after something has been removed.

  - "The remnant of the destroyed building still stood."
  - "After the battle, only a small remnant of the army remained."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹɛmnənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

lave , relic , remainder , residue , remains

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with remnant
remain , rhythm , ain , gain

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Variants

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remnant , remnants

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Etymology

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From Old French remanter, from re- 'back' + manter 'maintain'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'remnant' is also used in genetics to refer to a small segment of DNA that is left over after a larger segment has been removed.

2. In mathematics, a remnant is the remainder when one number is divided by another.

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Related Concepts

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1. relic: A remnant or piece of an object that has historical or sentimental value, often from a religious context.

2. remnant population: A small group of people who survive a catastrophic event or cultural shift.

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Culture

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In literature, remnants are often used to symbolize survival or continuity, such as in the novel 'Remains of the Day' by Kazuo Ishiguro.

How to Memorize "remnant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of ruins, and visualize the remnant as the remaining part of the pile.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'remnant' with the idea of survival or continuity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Remember Nan Remains' to help remember the definition.

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