Remainders: meaning, definitions and examples

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remainders

[ rɪˈmeɪndərz ]

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mathematics

The amount left over after dividing one number by another. It is the difference between the dividend and the product of the quotient and divisor.

Synonyms

leftover, remainder value

Examples of usage

The remainder of 10 divided by 3 is 1.
When you divide 15 by 4, the remainder is 3.

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general

Something that is left over after all the rest has been used or taken.

Synonyms

leftover, residue

Examples of usage

She finished her meal, but there were remainders on her plate.
After the party, there were remainders of food and drinks.

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general

To continue to exist or be left after a process has been completed.

Synonyms

endure, persist

Examples of usage

The feeling of unease remained long after the event.
His influence remains strong in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "remainders" in other languages:

🇵🇹 restos

🇮🇳 अवशेष

🇩🇪 Reste

🇮🇩 sisa-sisa

🇺🇦 залишки

🇵🇱 resztki

🇯🇵 残り

🇫🇷 restes

🇪🇸 restos

🇹🇷 artıklar

🇰🇷 잔여물

🇸🇦 بقايا

🇨🇿 zbytky

🇸🇰 zvyšky

🇨🇳 剩余

🇸🇮 ostanki

🇮🇸 leifar

🇰🇿 қалдықтар

🇬🇪 ნარჩენები

🇦🇿 qalıqlar

🇲🇽 restos

Word origin

The word 'remainders' originated from the combination of 're-' meaning back or again, and 'maind' meaning stay or continue. In the context of mathematics, the term 'remainders' has been used for centuries to describe the leftover value after division. In general usage, 'remainders' refer to what is left over or persists after other elements have been used or taken.

See also: remain, remainder, remaining, remains.