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remnant
/ˈrɛmnənt/
a small remaining part of something
After the fire, only a few remnants of the old building remained.
The word 'remnant' describes the small parts that survived the destruction.
general
a small remaining part or trace of something that has been destroyed, lost, or used up
The remnants of the ancient civilization were discovered by archaeologists.
This shows the small parts left from a long-ago culture.
She kept the remnants of her childhood in a box.
She saved small items from her past as memories.
Often used to describe something that is left after destruction or decay.
Collocations
remnants ofthe small parts left of somethinglast remnantthe final small part remaining
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'remnant' when describing small, meaningful leftovers of something larger that is now gone.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'remnaunt', from Old French 'remenant', from Latin 'remanens' (remaining), present participle of 'remanere' (to remain).
Usage Notes
Often used in historical, archaeological, or emotional contexts to describe what is left after something is lost or destroyed.
Word Breakdown
remain
to stay behind
root-ant
a thing or person
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