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residential
[ rez-i-den-shuhl ]
/ ˌrɛz ɪˈdɛn ʃəl /
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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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British Dictionary definitions for residential
residential
/ (ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl) /
adjective
suitable for or allocated for residencea residential area
relating to or having residence
Derived forms of residential
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