residuary

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Definitions of residuary word

adjective residuary entitled to the residue of an estate: a residuary legatee. 1
adjective residuary pertaining to or of the nature of a residue, remainder, or residuum. 1
adjective residuary of, relating to, or constituting a residue; residual 0
adjective residuary entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and distribution of specific gifts 0
adjective residuary of, or having the nature of, a residue or residuum; remaining; leftover 0
adjective residuary receiving the residue of an estate after specific bequests 0

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < Latin residu(um) what is left over (see residual) + -ary

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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