adjective

residual

remaining, left over

There is some residual smoke in the air.

There is some residual smoke in the air.

He still feels some residual anger.

He still feels some residual anger.

((noun)) describes a noun He feels some residual anger.

Synonyms: remaining, leftover, lingering; Antonyms: core, primary

From Latin 'residuum' (a remainder), from 'residere' (to remain behind).

Think of the noun 'residue', which is what is left behind. 'Residual' is the adjective form.

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