remnant - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

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a tiny fragment or piece that survives after the larger part has been used, removed, or destroyeda tiny fragment or piece that survives after the larger part has been used, removed, or destroyed

Examples

The crumbling walls were the only remnants of the ancient fortress.
He found remnants of old tools buried in the garden.
She sewed a quilt using remnants of fabric from various projects.

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rem

nant

Plural

remnants

1

a tiny fragment or piece that survives after the larger part has been used, removed, or destroyed

The crumbling walls were the only remnants of the ancient fortress.
He found remnants of old tools buried in the garden.
She sewed a quilt using remnants of fabric from various projects.
The village is a remnant of a once-thriving community.
There were only remnants of memories left from their childhood.

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2

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

Synonyms:

remainder oddment end