Definitions
- Referring to the part of something that is left over after the other parts have been used or taken. - Talking about the remaining quantity or number of something. - Describing the remaining time or period of something.
- Referring to a small remaining piece or part of something larger. - Talking about a surviving trace or evidence of something that no longer exists. - Describing a group of people or things that remain after most of the original members or items have disappeared or been destroyed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to what is left over or remaining.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical objects or quantities.
- 3Both can be used to describe intangible concepts such as time or evidence.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Remnant typically refers to a smaller piece or part than remainder.
- 2Grouping: Remnant can refer to a group of people or things that remain after most of the original members or items have disappeared or been destroyed, while remainder does not have this connotation.
- 3Usage: Remnant is more commonly used in the context of physical objects, while remainder is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 4Connotation: Remnant can imply a sense of nostalgia or loss, while remainder is more neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Remainder and remnant both refer to what is left over or remaining. However, remnant typically refers to a smaller piece or part than remainder, and often implies a surviving trace or evidence of something that no longer exists. On the other hand, remainder refers to what is left over after using or taking some of it and is more versatile in usage.
