Residual - Definition

residual

adj 1: relating to or indicating a remainder; "residual
quantity" [syn: residual, residuary]
n 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" [syn:
remainder, balance, residual, 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"

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