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Meaning of residual

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

residual

Pronunciation:/ɹɪˈzɪdjəl//ɹə-/

noun

Definitions

  1. A remainder left over at the end of some process.

  2. (in the plural) Payments made to performers, writers and directors when a recorded broadcast is repeated.

  3. The difference between the observed value and the estimated value of the quantity of interest

  4. (paranormal) A spiritual presence left behind in a place as a result of a person's death or some other significant event.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of, relating to, or remaining as a residue; left over.