Meaning of 'residual'

adjective

relating to or indicating a remainder

Example: "The residual quantity was enough to feed the labourers."

Synonyms: residuary

noun

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

Example: "I hope to retire on my residuals."

noun

something left after other parts have been taken away

Example: "After the process was complete, there were residuals."

Synonyms: rest balance remainder residue residuum