Remanent

Origin

From Latin remanens, present participle of remanere ("to remain").

Adjective

adjective

1. remaining or persisting especially after an electrical or magnetic influence is removedremanent magnetism, remanent induction, remanent polarization
• Jeremy TaylorThat little hope that is remanent hath its degree according to the infancy or growth of the habit.

Related terms

• remain
• remainder
• remnant

Full definition of remanent

Noun

1. That which remains; a remnant; a residue.