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Definition of residual
1 : remainder, residuum: such asa : the difference between results obtained by observation and by computation from a formula or between the mean of several observations and any one of themb : a residual product or substancec : 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)
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The comedy, which also starred Danielle Fishel, left; Rider Strong, right; and William Daniels, is so beloved, the residuals will probably pay for his retirement.
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And the awkwardness doesn't stop with the credits: there's the question of whether Lord and Miller will forfeit their right to receive residuals or backend box-office profits—and whether the pair will even be welcome at the premiere.
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Keeping the residuals from the beans and tomatoes in the pan, add another 2 healthy glugs of olive oil and warm over medium heat, until the oil is all nice and shiny.
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A new residual is payable for licenses to such services.
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The sides agreed on provisions to make up for shorter TV seasons – an issue since the advent of streaming services – and a 15 percent increase in pay television residuals, according to a memo to writers on the Writers Guild of America website.
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Origin and Etymology of residual
Latin residuum residue
residual
Definition of residual
1 : of, relating to, or constituting a residue
2 : leaving a residue that remains effective for some time a residual pesticide
residually
adverbExamples of residual in a Sentence
She's still dealing with the residual effects of the accident.
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The competitors’ opening challenge was to run through 12 miles of snow and mud, residual from heavy winter snowfalls, as the course ascended 2,300 feet to the 8,500-foot level.
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However, the MTA noted Wednesday morning that riders still should expect residual delays following repairs around the 125th Street station.
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Remove the wok from the heat, and stir in the basil leaves, which will be wilted by the residual heat.
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Negotiations began a month ago over issues like exclusivity hold on short season series, residual payments, and pension benefits.
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Experts believe that some of these symptoms may be caused by residual damage to tissues and the immune system, and some may not be related to Lyme disease at all.
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The company tests crops for producers, packers and exporters who often must demonstrate to grocery chains and foreign countries that their goods meet residual pesticide standards.
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But there’s no residual effect from that, not at all.
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Residual heat completes cooking to the proper degree of doneness.
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First Known Use of residual
1570
RESIDUAL Defined for English Language Learners
residual
Definition of residual for English Language Learners
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: remaining after a process has been completed or something has been removed
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of residual
1: of, relating to, or being something that remains: asa: remaining after a disease or operation residual paralysisb: remaining in a body cavity after maximum normal expulsion has occurred residual urine—see residual volume
2a: leaving a residue that remains effective for some time after application residual insecticidesb: of or relating to a residual insecticide a residual spray
residual
Medical Definition of residual
1: an internal aftereffect of experience or activity that influences later behavior
2: a residual abnormality (as a scar or limp)
Law Dictionary
residual
Legal Definition of residual
: of, relating to, or constituting a residue : residuary
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