What is another word for the remainder?

Pronunciation: [ðə ɹɪmˈe͡ɪndə] (IPA)

The term "the remainder" can be replaced by a number of synonyms that can help express the same idea in different ways. For instance, "the leftover" is a common choice that highlights the idea of something being left behind after the main portion has been consumed or taken away. Another synonym is "the balance" which suggests a situation where parts of an equation or transaction are not yet settled. "The residual" is another option which emphasizes something that is left over after a process has taken place, while "the rest" is a simple yet effective alternative that can convey the same meaning in plain and straightforward language.

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What are the hypernyms for The remainder?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with The remainder

  • Who today is willing to say that Texas and California and the remainder of the Southwest would be better off if they were governed by Mexico?
    Stephen Ambrose
  • Find out how much God has given you and from it take what you need; the remainder is needed by others.
    Saint Augustine
  • In all nations an exceptional man exists that compensates the deficiencies of the remainder. In those moments, when humanity is found collectively in a state of decadence, there always remain those exceptional beings as point of reference.
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  • I was seeing everything through pain. I would roll out of bed and do my exercises. I had to do that to work out the remainder of the pain pills. I would drink coffee and go to the set and plunge myself so far into my work.
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  • Jim and I are still receiving surgical attention, and will be the remainder of our lives.
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