Residual is used to describe what remains of something when most of it has gone.
...residual radiation from nuclear weapons testing.
Turn the hotplate off and allow the residual heat to keep the mixture simmering.
Synonyms: remaining, net, unused, leftover More Synonyms of residual
residual in British English
(rɪˈzɪdjʊəl)
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or designating a residue or remainder; remaining; left over
2.
(of deposits, soils, etc) formed by the weathering of pre-existing rocks and the removal of disintegrated material
3.
of or relating to the payment of residuals
noun
4.
something left over as a residue; remainder
5. statistics
a.
the difference between the mean of a set of observations and one particular observation
b.
the difference between the numerical value of one particular observation and the theoretical result
6. (often plural)
payment made to an actor, actress, musician, etc, for subsequent use of film in which the person appears
Derived forms
residually (reˈsidually)
adverb
residual in American English
(rɪˈzɪdʒuəl)
adjective
1.
of, or having the nature of, a residue or residuum; left over after part or most is taken away; remaining
noun
2.
what is left at the end of a process; something remaining
3. US
the fee paid to a performer for each rerun of filmed or taped material, as on television
often used in pl.
4. Geology
monadnock
5. Ancient Mathematics
the difference between an actual value of some variable and a mean or other estimated value
Derived forms
residually (reˈsidually)
adverb
Word origin
see residue & -al
residual in Finance
(rɪzɪdʒuəl)
adjective
(Finance: General)
A residual amount is an amount that is left over or remains.
COLLOCATIONS: ~ income~ value~ amount
The total depreciation to be charged over the useful life will be the differencebetween acquisition cost and residual value at the end of the asset's useful life.
Residual income is the operating income that an investment center earns above a minimum desiredreturn on invested assets.
A residual amount is an amount that is left over or remains.
residual in Insurance
(rɪzɪdʒuəl)
adjective
(Insurance: General)
Residual debt is money that remains to be paid and is still owed to someone.
If necessary, the mortgage could be extended to cover any residual debt at the end of the year.
The scheme can also allow freezing or reduction of interest during a repayment programand the write-off of residual debt on successful completion of the program.
Residual debt is money that remains to be paid and is still owed to someone.
residual debt insurance
residual in Accounting
(rɪzɪdʒuəl)
adjective
(Accounting: Basic)
A residual amount is an amount that is left over or remains.
The total depreciation to be charged over the useful life will be the differencebetween acquisition cost and residual value at the end of the asset's useful life.
Residual income is the operating income that an investment center earns above a minimum desiredreturn on invested assets.
A residual amount is an amount that is left over or remains.
Examples of 'residual' in a sentence
residual
The residual heat will thicken the egg yolk sauce to become thick and velvety.
The Sun (2016)
Leave the cheese to slowly melt in the residual heat.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Turn over and take the pan off the hob - the residual heat will keep cooking the fish.
The Sun (2017)
Few cars in the family hatchback class do particularly well in terms of residual value.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
When the eggs are almost done remove from stove and allow residual heat to finish the cooking.
The Sun (2013)
The long walk back helped to clear away any residual guilt.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Personal income is the residual value after these expenses.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Early fears that residual values may be somewhat fragile have proven unfounded.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They will keep on cooking with the residual heat.
The Sun (2013)
He wants four times his residual income and he wants the money in six months.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Then turn off the hob and allow the residual heat to continue cooking the rice.
The Sun (2014)
The fish will continue to cook in the residual heat before cooling down.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Take the pan offthe heat and allow the scallops to finish cooking in the residual heat.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Remove from the heat and put to one side so the residual heat keeps cooking the chicken.
The Sun (2012)
Heat the residual oil in a frying pan and quickly brown the lamb.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Keep warm in residual oven heat.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Old Mutual could be be left with a residual holding.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Where's the residual value in them?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The bursary scheme assists students from families with a residual annual income of up to 40,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Long-term residual values are reasonable and running costs are quite low, particularly as hybrid drive tends to extend brake life.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
With limited supply, second-hand examples became highly sought after and residual values were strong.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Only 2,500 will be built over a year, so rarity should help shore up its residual values.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With very strong residual values, it's not only a brilliant car to drive but also to own.
The Sun (2012)
This might be true, but there is still a residual sense of guilt for spending on anything as frivolous as fashion, particularly right now.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
residual
British English: residual ADJECTIVE
Residual is used to describe what remains of something when most of it has gone.
...residual radiation from nuclear weapons testing.
American English: residual
Brazilian Portuguese: residual
Chinese: 残留的
European Spanish: residual
French: résiduel
German: restlich
Italian: residuo
Japanese: 残留した
Korean: 찌꺼기의
European Portuguese: residual
Latin American Spanish: residual
All related terms of 'residual'
residual heat
heat that remains or lingers after something has been hot or heated up
residual income
the remaining income (of a business or person) after necessary debts , expenses , etc, have been paid
residual power
power retained by a governmental authority after certain powers have been delegated to other authorities
residual current
an electric current that continues to flow in a device, etc when there is no voltage supply , due to electrons emitted by heat , etc
residual unemployment
the unemployment that remains in periods of full employment , as a result of those mentally, physically, or emotionally unfit to work
residual current device
a circuit-breaking device installed in electrical equipment to protect the operator from electrocution
residual debt insurance
Residual debt insurance is a type of risk insurance that banks often require when granting a loan , which is used to guarantee that the loan is repaid in the event of death or disability .
rcd
received
(adjective)
Definition
of or being a remainder
residual radiation from nuclear weapons
Synonyms
remaining
Stir in the remaining ingredients.
net
unused
Throw away any unused cream when it has reached the expiry date.
leftover
Leftover chicken makes a wonderful salad.
vestigial
vestigial remains of this ancient custom
nett
unconsumed
Additional synonyms
in the sense of leftover
Definition
left as an unused portion
Leftover chicken makes a wonderful salad.
Synonyms
surplus,
remaining,
extra,
excess,
unwanted,
unused,
uneaten
in the sense of unused
Throw away any unused cream when it has reached the expiry date.
Synonyms
remaining,
leftover,
unconsumed,
left,
available,
extra,
unutilized
in the sense of vestigial
Definition
remaining after a larger or more important thing has gone