residual — remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/
Example Sentences
- After eating the entire pizza, I had residual cheese stuck in my teeth for three days.
- The residual radiation made the area unsafe for habitation.
- My residual anger from yesterday's argument made me eat an entire chocolate cake.
residual
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/]
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'residuum', which comes from 'residere', meaning 'to sit back' or 'to remain behind'. The term originally conveyed the concept of something left over or remaining after a process is complete.
Breakdown
re- (back) + sidere (to sit) = that which remains seated or left behind; the suffix -al transforms the noun into an adjective meaning 'relating to what remains'.
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📝Examples
“After eating the entire pizza, I had residual cheese stuck in my teeth for three days.”
“The residual radiation made the area unsafe for habitation.”
“My residual anger from yesterday's argument made me eat an entire chocolate cake.”
“The company's residual assets were sold to pay off debts.”
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