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remanent

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɹɛmənənt/
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1

adj

Meaning 1

Remaining or persisting especially after an electrical or magnetic influence is removed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • remanent magnetism; remanent induction; remanent polarization

Meaning relationships

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Additional.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Scotland

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3

noun

Meaning 3

That which remains; a remnant; a residue.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Latin remanens, present participle of remaneō (“to remain”).