RESIDUARY

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Relating to or indicating a remainder

Example:

residual quantity

Synonyms:

residual; residuary

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

residue (matter that remains after something has been removed)

Derivation:

residue (something left after other parts have been taken away)

residue (matter that remains after something has been removed)

Meaning:

Entitled to the residue of an estate (after payment of debts and specific gifts)

Example:

the residuary beneficiary

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Domain category:

jurisprudence; law (the collection of rules imposed by authority)

Pertainym:

residuum (something left after other parts have been taken away)