remainder Definition
- 1the part of something that is left over after the other parts have been used, taken away, or destroyed
- 2the number that is left over in a division when one number does not divide exactly into another
- 3a book or set of books that are unsold and still available from the publisher
Using remainder: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "remainder" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The remainder of the cake was shared among the guests.
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After dividing 10 by 3, the remainder is 1.
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The bookstore has a remainder of last year's bestsellers.
remainder Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with remainder
the time period after a significant event or milestone, often used to describe the time after retirement or a major life change
Example
After retiring, he spent the remainder of his life traveling the world.
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The book had a remainder mark on the bottom edge.
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I found a great cookbook on the remainder table for half price.
Origins of remainder
from Old French 'remaindre', meaning 'to remain'
Summary: remainder in Brief
The term 'remainder' [rɪˈmeɪndə(r)] refers to what is left over after other parts have been used, taken away, or destroyed. It can also refer to the number left over in a division or unsold books still available from the publisher. Examples include 'The remainder of the cake was shared among the guests.' and 'After dividing 10 by 3, the remainder is 1.' Phrases include 'the remainder of one's life,' referring to the time after a significant event, and 'remainder table,' a table in a bookstore where discounted books are sold.
