remainder
English
/ɹɪˈmeɪndə/, /ɹəˈmeɪndɚ/
noun
Definitions
- A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed.
- (mathematics) The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r < d.
- (mathematics) The number left over after a simple subtraction
- (commerce) Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
- (legal) An estate in expectancy which only comes in its heir's possession after an estate created by the same instrument has been determined
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English remaindre derived from remaindre.
Origin
remaindre
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Cognates and derived terms
- man English
- pseudoremainder English
- remainder-man English
- remainderer English
- remainderless English
- remainderlessness English
- remainderman English
- remaindership English
- remainder Italian
- remaindre Middle English
- remaindre xno