a small remaining quantity of something, a surviving trace or vestige of something

the last/final remnant, remnants of the past, remnant population

remnant of cloth, remnant sale, remnant forest

Formal and Informal Expressions of remnant

In different contexts, you can replace 'remnant' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'remainder, surplus' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'leftovers, bits' is a commonplace synonym.

remnant: Explore its Definition & Usage

remnant Definition

1a small remaining quantity of something
2a 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.
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The building is a remnant of the city's industrial past.
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Only a few remnants of the original structure remain.
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The remnant of the population was forced to flee.

remnant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for remnant

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.