Etymology

rem

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Egyptian rmj
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rem · noun1

Initialism.

rem · noun2

Abbreviation of Roentgen equivalent in man.

rem · noun3

Shortening of remark.

rem · adjective4

Shortening of remaining.

rem · noun5

Blend of root + em.

REM · noun6

From the initial letters of rapid eye movement.

REM · noun, noun7

Clippings * (remaining time): Clipping of remaining. * (remark): Clipping of remark.

REM · noun8

Abbreviation

Rem · proper noun9

  1. Egyptian · derived fromrmj“to weep”
  2. English todayRem

From Egyptian rmj (“to weep”).

Rem · noun10

Shortening.

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