1. residual - Noun
2. residual - Adjective
Pertaining to a residue; remaining after a part is taken.
The difference of the results obtained by observation, and by computation from a formula.
The difference between the mean of several observations and any one of them.
Source: Webster's dictionaryI do have a residual belief that, if at all possible, you should try not to mock the weak. Ian Hislop
The working of great administrations is mainly the result of a vast mass of routine, petty malice, self-interest, carelessness and sheer mistake. Only a residual fraction is thought. George Santayana
There were time when I was into method acting that I did have moments of residual character emotions, because the method bases your emotional responses as a character on emotional experiences from your real life. Corin Nemec
I went to Washington to ask for a little residual payment for the people who had written films in the early, early days, people who never got any residuals on tapes or anything at all. Fay Wray
A lot of people who want to cook with less fat are surprised by that. You can cook vegetables in a little water in a covered pan and then throw the fat into the residual liquid to coat them. Sally Schneider
One irreducible residual of 38 years in the business is the number of lasting, loving friendships I have made. Carroll O'Connor