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10 Language-to-English DictionariesResidential
/ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to or consisting of residences.
"The residential area is known for its quiet streets and family-friendly parks." - 2
Designed for people to live in rather than for business or commercial purposes.
"The new development will include residential buildings and community spaces."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin residentialis, originating from residere (to remain, reside). It entered the English language in the late 16th century to describe places suitable for or relating to people's homes and dwellings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Residential" is said worldwide
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résidentiel
Transliteration: rezidɑ̃sjɛl
"Le quartier résidentiel est calme et paisible."
wohnlich
Transliteration: ˈvoːnlɪç
"Das Wohngebiet ist ideal für Familien."
residenziale
Transliteration: reziden'tsja.le
"La zona residenziale è molto tranquilla."
residencial
Transliteration: resiˈðenθjal
"La zona residencial es perfecta para vivir."
residencial
Transliteration: ʁeziˈdẽsjal
"A área residencial é tranquila e segura."
आवासीय
Transliteration: āvāsiya
"आवासीय क्षेत्र बहुत शांत है।"
住宅的
Transliteration: zhùzhái de
"这个住宅区非常安静。"
주거용의
Transliteration: jugeo-yong-ui
"이 주거용 지역은 매우 조용합니다."
住宅の
Transliteration: jūtaku no
"この住宅地域はとても静かです。"
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