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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 remnants word
- noun remnants a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like. 1
- noun remnants a fragment or scrap. 1
- noun remnants a small, unsold or unused piece of cloth, lace, etc., as at the end of a bolt. 1
- noun remnants a trace; vestige: remnants of former greatness. 1
- adjective remnants remaining; leftover. 1
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Origin of remnants
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 Remnants
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
remnants 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".
remnants usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for remnants
noun remnants
- ashes — ruins or remains, as after destruction or burning
- leave — to go out of or away from, as a place: to leave the house.
- leavings — something that is left; residue.
- leftover — Usually, leftovers. food remaining uneaten at the end of a meal, especially when saved for later use.
- archaisms — Plural form of archaism.
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