remains
UK: rɪˈmeɪnz | US: rɪˈmeɪnz
n. 1. The parts left over after other parts have been removed, used, or destroyed.
n. 2. A dead body or the decaying traces of an organism.
n. 3. Historical or archaeological relics.
The word "remains" originates from Latin remanēre (to stay behind), combining re- (back) and manēre (to stay). Over time, it evolved into Old French remanoir, then Middle English remainen. The plural form "remains" emerged to denote what is left after decay, destruction, or death, reflecting the enduring (or "staying back") nature of remnants.
The remains of the ancient temple attract thousands of tourists annually.
Forensic scientists examined the skeletal remains found at the site.
Only charred remains of the documents were recovered after the fire.
The artist’s remains are buried in the cathedral.
Archaeological remains suggest a thriving civilization once existed here.