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residual definition

re·sidu·al (ri zij′o̵̅o̅ əl)

adjective

of, or having the nature of, a residue or residuum; left over after part or most is taken away; remaining

Etymology: see residue & -al

noun

  1. what is left at the end of a process; something remaining
  2. ☆ the fee paid to a performer for each rerun of filmed or taped material, as on television: often used in pl.
  3. Geol. monadnock
  4. Math. the difference between an actual value of some variable and a mean or other estimated value

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