How to pronounce 'residual' correctly?
residual
noun, adjective
How to pronounce residual?
The word residual sounds like re-sid-u-al
/rɪ'zɪdʒuəl/
What is the definition of residual?
nounsomething left after other parts have been taken away
adjectiverelating to or indicating a remainder
Examples
- residual quantity
noun(often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing
Examples
- he could retire on his residuals
What is the definition of 'residual'?
- Residual is an adjective that means remaining or leftover after most of something has been removed or taken away.
What is the origin of the word 'residual'?
- The word 'residual' comes from the Latin word 'residuus', which means 'remaining'.
How is 'residual' pronounced?
- The word 'residual' is pronounced as ri-ZID-yoo-uhl.
What is the opposite of 'residual'?
- The opposite of 'residual' is 'complete', 'total', or 'whole'.
What are synonyms for 'residual'?
- Synonyms for 'residual' include leftover, remaining, remaining, unused, excess, surplus, extra, vestigial, superfluous, and spare.
What are examples of 'residual' in a sentence?
- 1. After cleaning the kitchen, there were residual stains on the countertop. 2. The residual heat from the fire warmed the room. 3. Despite thorough washing, there was a residual smell of smoke on his clothes.
What are related words to 'residual'?
- Related words to 'residual' include remaining, leftover, remaining, unused, excess, surplus, extra, vestigial, superfluous, spare, residue, remnant, trace, remainder, and leftover.
What is the adverb form of 'residual'?
- The adverb form of 'residual' is 'residually'.
Can 'residual' be used as a noun?
- Yes, 'residual' can be used as a noun meaning the residue or remainder of something.
Is 'residual' a technical term in any fields?
- Yes, 'residual' is a technical term used in various fields such as statistics, economics, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
