remnant Synonyms
Another word for remnant
• noun (Context 1)
A small remaining quantity or surviving trace of something after the main part has disappeared, been used, or been destroyed.
"Archaeologists uncovered the stone remnants of a medieval fortress beneath the modern town square."
• noun (Context 2)
A small piece of cloth or carpet left over at the end of a bolt or roll and often sold at a reduced price.
"She purchased a silk scrap from the fabric shop to sew a decorative cushion cover."
• noun (Context 3)
A small surviving group of people or followers who preserve a tradition, belief, or community after a larger population has dispersed or declined.
"A faithful rump of the ancient community continued to speak their ancestral language in the mountain villages."
• adjective (Context 4)
Remaining as a small surviving trace, fragment, or portion of a larger original whole, especially in ecology or geology.
"Conservationists are working to protect the remaining forest patches scattered across the agricultural valley."
Opposites of remnant
The opposite of remnant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: