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RESIDUAL

Definition:

[noun] something left after other parts have been taken away; "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"
Synonyms: remainder, balance, residue, residuum, rest
[noun] (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"
[adjective] relating to or indicating a remainder; "residual quantity"
Synonyms: residuary