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residually Antonyms

Opposite of residually

Because the opposite of residually shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In a manner that remains or lingers after the main part or cause has gone or been removed; as a leftover or byproduct.

Usage Example

"Traces of the chemical remained primarily in the soil for several years after the factory closed."

Strong
primarily
initially

• adverb (Context 2)

In mathematics, statistics, or economics, with respect to a residual quantity or by subtracting explained or primary components from a total.

Usage Example

"In the national accounts, household savings are often calculated directly as disposable income minus consumption."

Strong
directly

Similar words to residually

Words similar to residually shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

remnantly
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