adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ re-z ə - ' den(t)-sh ə l, ˌ rez- ' den(t)-
Function: adjective
Date: 1654
1 a : used as a residence or by residents b : providing living accommodations for students <a residential prep school>
2 : restricted to or occupied by residences <a residential neighborhood>
3 : of or relating to residence or residences
4 : provided to patients residing in a facility < residential drug treatment> also : being a facility providing such treatment <a residential treatment center>
– res · i · den · tial · ly \ - ' den(t)-sh( ə -)l ē \ adverb