residual
Translation
remaining, left over
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) describes a noun He feels some residual anger.
Similar Words
Synonyms: remaining, leftover, lingering; Antonyms: core, primary
Etymology
From Latin 'residuum' (a remainder), from 'residere' (to remain behind).
Memory Tips
Think of the noun 'residue', which is what is left behind. 'Residual' is the adjective form.