residential
UK: ˌrezɪˈdenʃl | US: ˌrezɪˈdenʃl
adj. relating to or suitable for residence or living in
adj. consisting of private houses or apartments rather than commercial buildings
adj. (of a course or qualification) requiring students to live at the institution
residential = reside<live> + ent<adjective suffix> + ial<adjective suffix>
- reside (from Latin residēre, "to settle, remain," from re- (intensive) + sedēre "to sit") → Implies permanence or habitual living.
- -ent (Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives) → Indicates a state or quality.
- -ial (Latin-derived suffix forming adjectives) → Adds relational or pertaining sense.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin residēre ("to sit back, remain"), combining re- (expressing intensity) and sedēre ("to sit"). Over time, reside evolved in English to mean "to dwell permanently." The suffixes -ent and -ial were added to form an adjective describing properties related to residence, reflecting its use in housing and institutional contexts.
The neighborhood is primarily residential, with few businesses.
She enrolled in a residential program for advanced studies.
The building’s residential units feature modern amenities.
Noise restrictions are stricter in residential areas.
The college offers both residential and online courses.