residual

noun

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re·sid·u·al | \ ri-ˈzi-jə-wəl

, -jəl; -ˈzij-wəl \

Definition of residual

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : remainder, residuum: such 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)

residual

adjective

Definition of residual (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : of, relating to, or constituting a residue

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

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Examples of residual in a Sentence

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

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