Residuary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Residuary is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a residue; residual; left over, when the main portion has been removed.
Meaning
Of or relating to a residue; residual; left over, when the main portion has been removed.
More Meanings
- One who receives the residue of an estate.
- (law) With respect to a will, relating to the portion of an estate which was not disposed of in the will, or for which the directions in the will could not be carried out.
Example Sentences
Between residuary sobs she drank it like water, sitting up, Robert Loo on the bed's edge, his finger-tips on the base of the glass.
Word Forms
- residuaries
Synonyms for residuary
Depending on context, synonyms include residual.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include residual, remaining, surplus, supplementary, complementary, legatee.
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