residual
Residual (adj) means Left over after most of something has gone or been used up. Example: “There was still residual moisture in the walls after the leak was fixed.”
How to Use Residual
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There was still _____ moisture in the walls after the leak was fixed.
Etymology
From "residue", from Latin residuum, "a remainder", from resideo, "to remain behind".
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What does “residual” mean?
The word “residual” means left over after most of something has gone or been used up.
How do you pronounce “residual”?
“Residual” is pronounced rih-ZIHJ-oorl (/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒ.u.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “residual” in a sentence?
Here is “residual” used in a sentence: “There was still residual moisture in the walls after the leak was fixed.”
What part of speech is “residual”?
Depending on how it is used, “residual” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “residual” come from?
The word “residual” comes from Latin. From "residue", from Latin residuum, "a remainder", from resideo, "to remain behind".
Is “residual” a common word?
“Residual” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “residual” have?
“Residual” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: left over after most of something has gone or been used up.
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