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remainder
/rɪˈmeɪndər/
what is left after subtraction or division
After paying the bills, she had only $50 as the remainder of her paycheck.
The $50 is what was left after deducting expenses from her paycheck.
general
the part that is left over after subtraction or division
The remainder of the pizza was eaten by the kids.
The leftover pizza was consumed by the children.
When you divide 10 by 3, the remainder is 1.
After dividing 10 by 3, the leftover part is 1.
In mathematics, the remainder is the amount left over after division that cannot be evenly distributed.
general
the rest of a group or quantity
The remainder of the team arrived late to the meeting.
The rest of the team showed up late to the meeting.
This usage is common in everyday language to refer to the rest of something.
Collocations
the remainder ofthe rest ofremainder of the daythe rest of the day
Pro Tip
Mathematical vs. General Use
In math, the remainder is always a number, while in general use, it can refer to any leftover part.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'remainder,' from Old French 'remaindre,' from Latin 'remanere' (to remain).
Usage Notes
In mathematics, the remainder is specifically the integer left over after division. In everyday language, it refers to the rest of something.
Word Breakdown
remain
to stay behind
root-der
suffix indicating a person or thing
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