A small part of something that remains after the rest has gone, been used, or been destroyed.
From Old French *remanant* “remaining,” from Latin *remanere* “to remain behind.” It has long meant the leftover piece after most is gone.
A remnant is like the last puzzle piece left on the table after the picture’s been taken apart. These leftovers often tell surprising stories about what used to be there.
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