# remainder

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɹɪˈmeɪndə/ · frequency rank #6,830

## Definitions
1. A part or parts remaining after some has/have been removed or already occurred.
2. 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. The number left over after a simple subtraction
4. Excess stock items left unsold and subject to reduction in price.
5. An estate in expectancy which only comes in its heir's possession after an estate created by the same instrument has been determined

## Etymology
From Middle English remaindre, remeigner, from Anglo-Norman remaindre, with infinitive used as noun.

## Easily confused with
- **remained** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/remainder-vs-remained)
- **reminded** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/remainder-vs-reminded)
- **reminder** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/remainder-vs-reminder)
- **retainer** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/remainder-vs-retainer)

## Common misspellings (13)
`ermainder`, `reaminder`, `remaidner`, `remaindder`, `remainderr`, `remaindre`, `remainedr`, `remainnder`, `remanider`, `remiander`, `remmainder`, `rmeainder`, `rremainder`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/remainder