Definition

Remaining or continuing to exist, especially after something has been removed or changed.

Example

The remanent energy in the circuit caused the light to flicker even after the power was turned off.

Conversation

I found some old photos from our trip last year.

Oh really? What do they look like?

Most of them are great, but a few are just remanent shadows of our fun times.

At least we have the memories, even if the photos aren't perfect!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remanent → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "manere" (meaning to remain). The word "remanent" refers to something that remains again or continues to exist.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'stays' ('manere') 'again' ('re-') — that's why remanent means it continues to exist.

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