residential
Translation
residential
Examples
This is a quiet residential area.
This is a quiet residential area.
They offer residential care for the elderly.
They offer residential care for the elderly.
Grammar Patterns
residential ((noun)) relating to homes rather than offices or factories This is a quiet residential area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: domestic, private; Antonyms: commercial, industrial
Etymology
From 'resident' + '-ial' (adjective-forming suffix). It literally means 'pertaining to where residents live.'
Memory Tips
A 'residential' area is a place for 'residents' to 'reside'. Linking the three words helps memory.