REMANENT


Meaning of REMANENT in English

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

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