residuary

/ˌresɪdʒˈwɛri/ RĒ-sij-WAY-ree

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or constituting a residue or remainder

“The residuary assets from the estate were donated to charity.”

2. noun

a person or thing that remains after others have been eliminated or disposed of

“The residuary claimant in the will was a distant cousin.”

3. adverb

in the manner of a residue or remainder

“The company operated residuary, with most of its assets remaining from the previous year.”

Synonyms

  • remaining
  • residual
  • surviving

Antonyms

  • depleted
  • exhausted