1. the parts of something that are left over after the other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed
2. in mathematics, the number left over when one number cannot be divided evenly by another
Usage: mathematics
3. books that are sold at reduced prices because they have not sold well
Usage: publishing

Examples

• She donated the remainders of her fabric collection to the school.
• The remainders of the ancient wall can still be seen today.
• When you divide 17 by 5, you get 3 with a remainder of 2.
• The math problem asked students to find the remainders.
• The bookstore had a sale on remainders from last season.
• Publishers often sell remainders at deeply discounted prices.
• After the party, we packed up the remainders of the food.