Definition of residual

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• residual is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
• residual is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
• residual is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of residual

• something left after other parts have been taken away (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. balance
  2. remainder
  3. residue
  4. residuum
  5. rest
• relating to or indicating a remainder (adjective)

  Examples

  1. residual quantity

  Synonyms

  1. residuary
• (often plural) a payment that is made to a performer or writer or director of a television show or commercial that is paid for every repeat showing (noun)

  Examples

  1. he could retire on his residuals

See definition of residual in Merriam Webster