Synonyms for residual

Most common

remainder · residue · residuum

All synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A remainder left over at the end of some process.

2. adj. 1

   Of, relating to, or remaining as a residue; left over.

Related words

Phrases

residual stress

Forms

Plural

residuals → residues, remainders, balances, rests…

Example sentences

• remainder Sami will spend the remainder of his life in jail.
• residue Rinse the cutting board to remove all soap residue.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

rest¹

7 letters

balance², residue³

8 letters

residuum

9 letters

remaining³, remainder³, residuary

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (balance² = 2 syllables).