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Definition remainder

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French remaindre, with infinitive used as noun.

Noun

remainder (plural remainders)

1. A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed.
2. (mathematics) The amount left over after subtracting the divisor as many times as possible from the dividend without producing a negative result. If n (dividend) and d (divisor) are integers, then n can always be expressed in the form n = dq + r, where q (quotient) and r (remainder) are also integers and 0 ≤ r < d.
3. (mathematics) The number left over after a simple subtraction
4. (commerce) Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
5. (law) An estate in expectancy which only comes in its heir's possession after an estate created by the same instrument has been determined

Adjective

remainder (not comparable)

1. Remaining.

Verb

remainder (third-person singular simple present remainders, present participle remaindering, simple past and past participle remaindered)

1. (commerce) To mark or declare items left unsold as subject to reduction in price.

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