residual

adjective
UK: /rɪˈzɪdʒ.u.əl/
US: /rɪˈzɪdʒ.u.əl/

  1. Remaining after most of something has gone.

    1. There was a residual smell of smoke in the air.
    2. The residual income from the trust fund helps to support her family.

  2. Existing or continuing after a usual or necessary part is finished.

    1. The medicine has a residual effect that lasts for several hours.
    2. Even after the storm passed, some residual fear lingered in their hearts.

Synonyms

remaining surplus leftover
residual noun

  1. Something that remains after a process or event.

    1. The residual from the fire was still smoldering.
    2. The analysis showed a residual of chemicals in the water supply.

  2. A payment made to a performer, writer, or other creative person for the reuse of their work.

    1. She still receives residuals from her appearances on the TV show.
    2. Actors often rely on residuals to supplement their income between projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "residual" in English means: Remaining after most of something has gone., Existing or continuing after a usual or necessary part is finished..

The phonetic transcription of "residual" is /rɪˈzɪdʒ.u.əl/ in British English and /rɪˈzɪdʒ.u.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "residual": remaining, surplus, leftover.

Example usage of "residual": "There was a residual smell of smoke in the air.". More examples on the page.