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Vocabulary Entry
residual
|noun • adjective • verb
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N
noun
A residual is something that remains after a process, especially what is left over after the main part has been removed.
Example Sentences
"The residual from the manufacturing process was disposed of safely."
"She noticed a residual scent of flowers in the air."
"The residual income from his investments continues to grow."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting something that remains after most of a thing has been removed.
Example Sentences
"The residual effects of the medication lasted for hours."
"He made a residual profit from his project."
"The residual water in the container was filthy."
V
verb
To residual means to remain or to be left over.
Example Sentences
"After the meeting, several topics continued to residual in my mind."
"Despite the cleanup, some emotions still residual from the argument."
"We must consider how the decisions we make will residual in the community."