residual

• Décrit ce qui reste après suppression ou traitement de la partie principale, ou ce qui subsiste comme effet ou valeur non éliminée.

Describes something that remains after the main part has been removed or dealt with.

1. Remaining after a processB2formal

   Left over after the main part has been removed or used.

   Résiduel (restant après un processus)

   • There was a residual amount of paint left in the can.
   • The residual effects of the medication lasted for hours.
   • Residual heat from the oven kept the kitchen warm.

   Synonymesextraremainingsurplusunconsumedunused

   Antonymescompleteentirefullinitialmainoriginalprimaryprincipaltotalwhole

2. Financial or legalC1formal

   Relating to a remaining amount after payment or settlement.

   Résiduel (finances/droit)

   • The residual value of the car after five years was quite low.
   • He received residual income from his book royalties.
   • The contract included a clause about residual payments.

   Synonymesoutstandingremainingresiduaryunpaid

• Nom désignant une petite quantité de quelque chose qui reste après le retrait, l'utilisation ou le traitement de la partie principale.

A noun referring to a small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed, used, or processed.

1. Remaining amountB2formal

   A small amount of something that remains after the main part has been removed or used.

   Résidu (quantité restante)

   • The residual of the chemical was found in the water sample.
   • After cleaning, there was a residual of dust on the shelf.
   • The residual from the manufacturing process must be disposed of properly.

   Synonymesbalanceremainderremainsremnantresiduerest

2. Payment after workC1formalamerican

   A payment made to a performer, writer, or creator for subsequent use or broadcast of their work.

   Redevance sur rediffusion

   • The actor receives residuals every time the show is rerun.
   • Musicians often rely on residuals from streaming services.
   • The writer negotiated a contract that included residuals for syndication.

   Synonymesroyalty