residual Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun something left after other parts have been taken away
   residue; residuum; rest; balance; remainder.
   
   • there was no remainder
   • he threw away the rest
   • he took what he wanted and I got the balance
2. 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
   
   • he could retire on his residuals
3. adjective relating to or indicating a remainder
   residuary.
   
   • residual quantity

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