Definition of 'REM'
English
(rapid eye movement)
Alternative forms
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* (rare) rem
Etymology 1
From the initial letters of rapid eye movement.
Noun
(-)
rapid eye movement
Derived terms
* REM sleep
Etymology 2
Shortened from remaining.
Noun
(-)
remaining time: In music, the time remaining in a track.
Etymology 3
Shortened from remark.
Noun
(-)
(computing) A programming language statement used for documentation (in BASIC for example); also used in DOS batch files.
Etymology 4
Shortened from rare earth metal.
Noun
(-)
(chemistry) rare earth metal(s).
Anagrams
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