A residual is a payment to a performer, writer or director of a television show or commercial upon repeat showings of that work. Every time a commercial airs, its actors make money. Thanks, residuals!
Residual comes from the Old French root word residu, which means "a remainder." That's why residual can be something that is left behind, like the residual grime on your kitchen counter from wiping it with a dirty sponge or residual feelings of guilt that remain after you dumped your girlfriend because you were rude even though you saw how upset she was.
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relating to or indicating a remainder
something left after other parts have been taken away
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(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
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