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residential
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res·i·den·tial

adjective \ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl, ˌrez-ˈden(t)-\

Definition of RESIDENTIAL

1
a : used as a residence or by residents
b : providing living accommodations for students <a residential prep school>
2
: restricted to or occupied by residences <a residential neighborhood>
3
: of or relating to residence or residences
4
: provided to patients residing in a facility <residential drug treatment>; also : being a facility providing such treatment <a residential treatment center>
— res·i·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Examples of RESIDENTIAL

  1. The company offers insurance for commercial and residential customers.

First Known Use of RESIDENTIAL

1654

Rhymes with RESIDENTIAL

differential, inessential, influential, nonessential

res·i·den·tial

adjective \ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of RESIDENTIAL

: provided to patients residing in a facility <residential drug treatment>

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