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REMN-uh-nt/ˈremnənt/

A remnant is a small remaining part of something that was larger: a remnant of the sample, fabric remnants. Remainder (this batch) is the leftover quantity; fragment is a cousin. Last year’s rota is history, not tonight’s spare.

Meaning

A small remaining part of something that was larger.

Examples

• “A remnant of last year’s rota is not tonight’s named spare.”
• “Remainder is this batch (the leftover quantity). Scrap is everyday. History is a file. A spare is a name for tonight. Write tonight’s name; archive last year’s pdf.”

Good to know

A leftover fragment. Quantity twin: remainder (this batch). Last year’s rota ≠ tonight’s spare.

Near in meaning

fragment

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