residual

(noun, adjective)

adjective

1. relating to or indicating a remainder

- residual quantity

Similar word(s): residuary

noun

1. something left after other parts have been taken away

Similar word(s): balance, remainder, residue, residuum, rest

Definition categories: link, component, constituent, part, portion

2. (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

- he could retire on his residuals

Definition categories: possession, payment