What Is Residual? Definition And Usage Of This Term

WHAT IS RESIDUAL – In this topic, we will first know the definition of this term and how is this term used in sentences.

Definition

The Oxford Dictionary defines the term as the following:

remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone.
(of a quantity) left after other things have been subtracted.
(of a physical state or property) remaining after the removal of or present in the absence of a causative agent.
a quantity remaining after other things have been subtracted or allowed for.
a difference between a value measured in a scientific experiment and the theoretical or true value.

On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:

the difference between results obtained by observation and by computation from a formula or between the mean of several observations and any one of them
an internal aftereffect of experience or activity that influences later behavior
of, relating to, or constituting a residue
leaving a residue that remains effective for some time

Synonyms

Here are the following synonyms of this term:

Examples

Here are some of the examples:

The reappearance of the residual charge is promoted by tapping the glass.
Analogous changes are observed in the residual magnetization which remains after the wire has been subjected to fields of different strength.
There are large deposits of glacial and residual clays and clay shales throughout the state
The reappearance of the residual charge is promoted by tapping the glass.