remnant

[ˈrɛmnənt]

remnant Definition

• 1. a small remaining quantity of something
• 2. a surviving trace or vestige of something

Using remnant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "remnant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The remnant of the cake was still on the plate.

• Example

  The building is a remnant of the city's industrial past.

• Example

  Only a few remnants of the original structure remain.

• Example

  The remnant of the population was forced to flee.

remnant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for remnant

• remainder
• leftover
• surplus
• balance
• residue

Antonyms for remnant

• whole
• entirety

Idioms Using remnant

• the last/final remnant

  the only remaining part of something

  Example

  The last remnant of the old castle was destroyed in the fire.

• remnants of the past

  traces or reminders of a previous time or era

  Example

  The town still has remnants of its colonial past in its architecture and traditions.

• remnant population

  a small group of people who survive a disaster or catastrophe

  Example

  The remnant population of the village was forced to rebuild after the earthquake.

Phrases with remnant

• remnant of cloth

  a piece of cloth that is left when the rest has been used or sold

  Example

  I used the remnant of cloth to make a small bag.

• remnant sale

  a sale of leftover or unsold items

  Example

  The store is having a remnant sale on all their fabric.

• remnant forest

  a small area of forest that remains after most of the trees have been cut down

  Example

  The remnant forest is home to many endangered species.

Origins of remnant

from Old French 'remenant', present participle of 'remener', meaning 'to bring back'

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Summary: remnant in Brief

The term 'remnant' [ˈrɛmnənt] refers to a small remaining quantity or surviving trace of something. It can denote physical objects like 'remnant of cloth,' or abstract concepts like 'remnants of the past.' 'Remnant' can also be used in idioms like 'the last/final remnant,' indicating the only remaining part of something, or 'remnant population,' referring to a small group of people who survive a disaster.