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residuale

residual

adjective reh-zee-DWAH-leh Rare

Origin: Late Latin residualis

Also means

leftover

Usage Note

Residuale describes what is left over after the main part has been removed or used — valore residuale (residual value, used in depreciation and leasing), rischio residuale (residual risk), capacità residuale (remaining capacity). It is primarily a technical and formal term used in economics, engineering, and law. The plural is residuali.

Examples

"Il valore residuale del veicolo è basso."

Natural Translation

The residual value of the vehicle is low.

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