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Residential: Definition, Usage & Common Phrases (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：related to homes (residential)
residential
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃl/
adj.
Describing an area or building where people live, not work.
related to homes
➕
/rɪˈleɪtɪd tə hoʊmz/
adj.
Describes areas or buildings that are used for people to live in, as opposed to work or business purposes.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'residēre' (to reside) + suffix '-ential' meaning 'relating to'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'reside' in residential to remember it's about where people live.
📖 Example
I love my new neighborhood; it's a quiet residential area with lots of trees and parks.
I love my new neighborhood; it's a quiet residential area with lots of trees and parks.
🔗 Collocations
residential area – a zone designated for housing
residential property – real estate used for dwelling purposes
residential building – a structure designed for living in
🔄 Synonyms
domestic (adj.) – relating to the home or family life
dwelling (adj.) – used for living in
habitational (adj.) – pertaining to residence
🚫 Antonyms
commercial (adj.) – related to business or trade
industrial (adj.) – pertaining to manufacturing or industry
non-residential (adj.) – not used for living
🌱 Derivatives
residence (n.) – a place where someone lives
resident (n./adj.) – a person who lives in a place; living in a place
residentially (adv.) – in a residential manner
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'residēntia' meaning 'dwelling'. Commonly used in urban planning to distinguish living areas from commercial or industrial zones.
Meaning 2：with lodging provided (residential)
residential
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃl/
adj.
A program or course that provides you with a place to stay while you study or train.
with lodging provided
➕
/wɪð ˈlɒdʒɪŋ prəˈvaɪdɪd/
adj.
Refers to programs or courses that include housing facilities for participants during the period of study or training.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The university offers a residential summer program for high school students interested in science.
The university offers a residential summer program for high school students interested in science.
🔗 Collocations
residential program – a course that provides housing for participants
residential course – an educational program with accommodation included
residential training – training that includes lodging facilities
🔄 Synonyms
boarding (adj.) – providing meals and lodging, as in a boarding school
live-in (adj.) – requiring residence on site during the program
accommodation-inclusive (adj.) – including housing as part of the offering
🚫 Antonyms
non-residential (adj.) – without provided accommodation
commuter (adj.) – for participants who travel daily without staying on site
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