noun
residuum
Residuum (noun) means Whatever is left over of something.
noun
1
Whatever is left over of something.
2
(chemistry) The solid matter left behind once a liquid has evaporated away.
3
(mathematics) A function, linked to a t-norm, that maps a pair of numbers between 0 and 1 to another number in that range.
4
What remains of an estate.
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Etymology
It comes from Latin residuum. A doublet of residue.
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What is the meaning of residuum?
"residuum" (noun) means whatever is left over of something.
What is another word for residuum?
Other words for "residuum" include rest, remainder, residue, balance, residual.
What are the different meanings of residuum?
"residuum" has 3 main meanings: 1. Whatever is left over of something; 2. (chemistry) The solid matter left behind once a liquid has evaporated away; 3. (mathematics) A function, linked to a t-norm, that maps a pair of numbers between 0 and 1 to another number in that range.