residual
6 synonyms for residual, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Left over after most of something has gone or been used up.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Left over after most of something has gone or been used up.
“There was still residual moisture in the walls after the leak was fixed.”
How to use residual
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
residual value
residual effect
earn residuals
Etymology
From "residue", from Latin residuum, "a remainder", from resideo, "to remain behind".
Full origin of residual →Frequently asked questions
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.
