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residential
adjective res·i·den·tial \ˌre-zə-ˈden(t)-shəl, ˌrez-ˈden(t)-\
: containing mostly homes instead of stores, businesses, etc.
: used as a place to live
: of or relating to the places where people live
Full Definition of RESIDENTIAL
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: restricted to or occupied by residences <a residential neighborhood>
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: of or relating to residence or residences
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: provided to patients residing in a facility <residential drug treatment>; also : being a facility providing such treatment <a residential treatment center>
— res·i·den·tial·ly \-ˈden(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of RESIDENTIAL
1654
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RESIDENTIALLY Defined for Kids
residential
adjective res·i·den·tial \ˌre-zə-ˈden-shəl\
Definition of RESIDENTIAL for Kids
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: used as a residence or by residents <a residential hotel>
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: suitable for or containing residences <a residential street>
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residential
adjective res·i·den·tial \ˌrez(-ə)-ˈden-chəl\
Medical Definition of RESIDENTIAL
: provided to patients residing in a facility <residential drug treatment>
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