— remnantal , adj.
/rem"neuhnt/ , n.
1. a remaining, usually small part, quantity, number, or the like.
2. a fragment or scrap.
3. a small, unsold or unused piece of cloth, lace, etc., as at the end of a bolt.
4. a trace; vestige: remnants of former greatness.
adj.
5. remaining; leftover.
[ 1300-50; ME remna ( u ) nt, contr. of remenant remenoir to REMAIN ]
Syn. 1. remainder, residue, residuum, rest, remains.