I. remanent noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin remanent-, remanens, present participle of remanēre to be left, remain — more at remain
obsolete : remainder , remnant , residue
II. rem·a·nent -nənt adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin remanent-, remanens
1. obsolete : permanent , lasting , enduring
2. : left after the rest has been used, removed, done : remaining, residual
remanent sugar in new wine
3. chiefly Scotland : supplementary , further
4. : of, relating to, or characterized by magnetic remanence