Synonyms for

Residual

Verb / rɪˈzɪdʒu:ʌl / Another word for residual — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Remaining after a part has been used or taken.

Synonyms & similar words

remainder residuum balance residue rest residuary leftover remaining surplus extra unused excess superfluous vestigial spare odd oddment balance rest remnant redundant oversupply overplus leavings dregs scraps

Synonyms by register

Formal

remaining leftover surplus unexpended

Informal

left extra odd spare

Literary

lingering aftermath

Antonyms

initial original primary principal leading foremost first

Common collocations

  • residual value
  • residual income
  • residual effect
  • residual stress
  • residual amount
  • residual heat
  • residual current

Word family

noun residue
adjective residual
adverb residually

Usage note

Often used in technical or scientific contexts to describe what remains after a process or calculation. Can also refer to a lingering effect or feeling.

Example sentences

  1. After the party, there were residual crumbs and confetti on the floor.
  2. The residual smell of the perfume lingered in the air.
  3. The residual oil in the pan made the food taste greasy.
  4. The residual heat from the sun kept the sand warm.
  5. The residual mud on his shoes left tracks on the carpet.

Quotes

  • The residual bitterness of the past is like a poison that infects the present.
  • The residual effects of kindness are felt long after the act itself.
  • The residual memories of childhood are the most precious possessions we have.

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