The remainder
Example: The remainder completes the total amount
Definition
"The remainder" refers to the part that is left over after the main portion has been taken away or used. It is often used in mathematics and everyday contexts to indicate what remains after subtraction or division, completing the total amount.
Etymology
The phrase "the remainder" comes from the Old French word 'remaindre,' meaning 'to remain.' It ultimately derives from the Latin verb 'remanere,' which means 'to stay behind' or 'to remain.' Did you know that this word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe what is left after other parts are removed?
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"The remainder" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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