remaining

UK: rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ | US: rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ

Definition
  1. adj. still existing, present, or left after other parts have been removed or used

  2. n. (usually plural) the parts or things that are left after others have been removed

Structure
remain <stay>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "remaining" derives from the verb "remain," which comes from Old French remanoir (to stay behind), itself from Latin remanēre (re- "back" + manēre "to stay"). The suffix -ing forms the present participle, turning the verb into an adjective or noun to describe what is left or continuing to exist. The logic is straightforward: "remain" (to stay) + "-ing" (ongoing state) = "that which stays."

Examples
  1. The remaining cookies were shared among the children.

  2. Only a few tasks are remaining before the project is complete.

  3. She ate half the pizza and saved the remaining slices for later.

  4. The remaining members of the team held a meeting.

  5. After the storm, the remaining buildings were heavily damaged.