remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/adjective 1noun 2forms 1 adjective1 •still left when the rest is goneMay I have the only remaining cake? noun2 •(rare) remnant. •(no longer used) An act or occurrence by which someone or something remainsIt is important for us to know to what extent the remaining of that naval force is advantageous, and I hope therefore, that you will seek an opportunity informally to confer upon this question, […] — 1864 formsremainings