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1
a remaining group or portion
- They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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2
a lingering indication of something from the past
- Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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residual
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of residual (Entry 2 of 2)
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
- The oven was still warm with residual heat.
- The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 8 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of residual was in 1557
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