residual

¹re·sid·u·al

noun \ri-ˈzi-jə-wəl, -jəl; -ˈzij-wəl\

Definition of RESIDUAL

1

: remainder, residuum: as

a : the difference between results obtained by observation and by computation from a formula or between the mean of several observations and any one of them

b : a residual product or substance

c : an internal aftereffect of experience or activity that influences later behavior; especially : a disability remaining from a disease or operation

2

: a payment (as to an actor or writer) for each rerun after an initial showing (as of a TV show)

Origin of RESIDUAL

Latin residuum residue

First Known Use: 1557

Other Broadcasting Terms

continuity, dissolve, fade, feed, remote, spike, wipe

²residual

adjective

Definition of RESIDUAL

1

: of, relating to, or constituting a residue

2

: leaving a residue that remains effective for some time <a residual pesticide>

— re·sid·u·al·ly adverb

Examples of RESIDUAL

1. She's still dealing with the residual effects of the accident.

First Known Use of RESIDUAL

1570