Residential

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Relating to or designed for people to live in rather than for commercial or industrial purposes. It describes areas or properties used as homes.

“The residential neighbourhood was quiet and family-friendly.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Syllables

res·i·den·tial

Related Words

Synonyms

domestic housing suburban

Antonyms

nonresidential

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Wordle

Contains three I's and two E's; -IAL suffix ending

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; good length word for potential bonus squares

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presidential

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