remainder
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /rɪˈmeɪndər/
KK: /rɪˈmeɪndər/
noun
Definition
The part that is left after other parts have been taken away or subtracted.
Example
After sharing the pizza, the remainder was just one slice left.
Conversation
Did you finish the math homework last night?
I did, but I got stuck on the part about finding the remainder.
Yeah, that can be tricky sometimes.
For sure! I had to double-check my calculations to get the right remainder.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
leftover
balance
surplus
Antonyms
whole
total
entirety
transitive verb
Definition
The part of something that is left after the rest has been taken away or dealt with.
Example
After the sale, the remainder of the stock was donated to charity.
Tense Forms
Past: remained
Past Participle: remained
Conversation
I heard they plan to remainder those old books at the bookstore.
Really? That sounds like a good way to clear out space.
Yeah, it’s better than just throwing them away.
Root Explanation
Remainder → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "mandare" (meaning to order or command). The word refers to what is left over after something has been ordered or commanded, hence the remaining part.
Memory Tip
Think of something that is 'left over' after an order has been given — 're-' means again, and 'mandare' means to order.
Visually Confused Words
reminder
retainder
rewinder
retainer
reindeer
regainer
demander
reprimander