residually
[ ri-zij-oo-uh-lee ]
/ rɪˈzɪdʒ u ə li /
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adverb
in a residual manner.
Mathematics. with an element in the directed set such that for every element in the directed set in relation to the given element, the corresponding element of the set is in some given set.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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