residual meaning and definition

RESIDUAL noun

Definition of residual (noun)

1. something left after other parts have been taken away
   • "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
   • synonyms: balance, remainder, residue, residuum, rest
2. (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"

RESIDUAL adjective

Definition of residual (adjective)

1. relating to or indicating a remainder
   • "residual quantity"
   • synonyms: residuary