remnant

/ˈrɛmnənt/
noun
  1. A small remaining part of something that used to be larger or more complete.
    • Only a remnant of the ancient wall still stands in the field.
    • The remnants of the old forest can be seen in the national park.
    • She used a remnant of fabric to make a small pillow.
  2. A piece of cloth or material left over after the main piece has been sold or used.
    • She found a beautiful remnant of silk at the craft fair.
    • He bought a remnant of wool to patch his coat.
    • The store sells remnant fabrics at a discount.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Left over; remaining after the main part has been removed or used.
    • The remnant population of the species survives in a small保护区.
    • They lived in a remnant village after the flood destroyed the town.
    • The remnant snow melted slowly in the spring sun.
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