residential

Word parts

resident + -ial

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

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• Hyphenation: res‧i‧den‧tial

Adjective

Positive residential

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A residential area is one where people live made up mostly of homes, rather than businesses or factories.
   • Synonyms: domestic and suburban
   • Antonyms: commercial and industrial

   This is a residential neighborhood with many houses.

   The city is building more residential areas.

Related words

• reside
• resident