remnant
Translation
remnant, remainder, vestige, scrap
Examples
She used the remnant of the fabric.
She used the remnant of the fabric.
They are remnants of a past civilization.
They are remnants of a past civilization.
Grammar Patterns
((remnant of sth.)) a small remaining part of (sth.) They are remnants of a past civilization.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remainder, residue, leftover, scrap
Etymology
From Latin 'remanere' (to remain), from 're-' (back) + 'manere' (to stay). Literally, 'that which remains behind'.
Memory Tips
It sounds very similar to 'remain'. A remnant is what has remained.