Synonyms for remnant
- noun
- adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
The passionate, influential minority of radicals in a faction or party.
- n. 2
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.
Forms
- Plural
- remnants → remainders, vestiges, ends, residues…
Example sentences
- remainder Sami will spend the remainder of his life in jail.
- fragment There's a tiny fragment that's broken off.
- residue Rinse the cutting board to remove all soap residue.
- vestige This mousepad is a vestige of a bygone era.
- remains The result of his action still remains to be seen.
- relic War is a disgusting relic of humanity's bestial past.
By length
- 3 letters
- end1, ort1
- 4 letters
- part1, rest1, lave1
- 5 letters
- piece1, trace1, scrap1, relic2
- 7 letters
- remains2, residue3, vestige2, oddment
- 8 letters
- fragment2, vanguard2, residuum, remanent
- 9 letters
- remainder3, relictual
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (relic2 = 2 syllables).