residual
rih-ZIHJ-oorl
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.”
adj
1
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."
"She felt a residual sense of unease long after the argument ended."
"A residual smell of paint lingered in the hall for days."
noun
1
A payment made to a performer or writer when a recorded show is rebroadcast.
"The actor still earns residuals from the sitcom's reruns."
"The writer receives residuals each time the series is shown on television."
"Her contract promised residuals whenever the programme was repeated abroad."
How to use residual
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Common pairings
residual value
residual effect
earn residuals
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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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