remenant

Noun

remnant (plural remnants)

1. A small portion remaining of a larger thing or group; part of a former whole.
   • The remnants of the Neanderthal race mixed with members of Homo sapiens.

   Synonyms:

   relic

2. The remaining fabric at the end of the bolt.
   • Usually not enough to make an entire project by itself, remnants of several fabrics can be used to make quilts.
3. An unsold end of piece goods, as cloth, ribbons, carpets, etc.
   • All the remnants were sold in the flea market.

   Synonyms:

   remains

4. The passionate, influential minority of radicals in a faction or party.

   Synonyms:

   avant-garde, vanguard

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