remanent /ˈɹɛmənənt/adjective 2noun 1forms 1 adjective2 •Remaining or persisting especially after an electrical or magnetic influence is removed.That little hope that is remanent hath its degree according to the infancy or growth of the habit. — 1651 •(Scotland) Additional. noun1 •That which remains; a remnant; a residue. formsremanents