residential
[ rez-i-den-shuh l ]
/ ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
adjective
of or relating to residence or to residences: a residential requirement for a doctorate.
suited for or characterized by private residences: a residential neighborhood.
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Origin of residential
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residential
/ (ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl) /
adjective
suitable for or allocated for residencea residential area
relating to or having residence
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residential
1650s, "serving as a residence," from resident (n.) + -ial. Meaning "having to do with housing" is from 1856.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper