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- [rem-nuh nt]
- /ˈrɛm nənt/
- /ˈrem.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rem-nuh nt]
- /ˈrɛm nənt/
Definitions of remnant word
- noun remnant a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like. 1
- noun remnant a fragment or scrap. 1
- noun remnant a small, unsold or unused piece of cloth, lace, etc., as at the end of a bolt. 1
- noun remnant a trace; vestige: remnants of former greatness. 1
- adjective remnant remaining; leftover. 1
- noun remnant scrap, piece left over 1
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Origin of remnant
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English remna(u)nt, contraction of remenant < Old French, present participle of remenoir to remain
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Parts of speech for Remnant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
remnant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
remnant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remnant
noun remnant
- archaism — the adoption or imitation of something archaic, such as a word or an artistic or literary style
- artifact — any object made by human work; esp., a simple or primitive tool, weapon, vessel, etc.
- battleground — A battleground is the same as a battlefield.
- butt end — butt1 (defs 1, 2).
- carry over — If something carries over or is carried over from one situation to another, it continues to exist or apply in the new situation.
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