Residence

Definition

Residence refers to a place in which a person lives, or the act of living in a particular place.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
• Respelling: REZ-i-dəns (with "REZ" as in "revenge," "i" as in "bit," and "dəns" as in "dance")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈrɛzɪdəns/
• Respelling: REZ-i-dəns (similar to American English, with "REZ" as in "revenge," "i" as in "bit," and "dəns" as in "dance")

In both dialects, "residence" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "REZ." The pronunciation is consistent across both American and British English, clearly articulating the word with a straightforward stress pattern.

Etymology

The term "residence" stems from the Old French "residence", which is a direct derivation from Latin "residentia", from "residentem" (residing, dwelling). It's formed from the verb "residere" which means to reside.

Derivatives

• Residential
• Residency
• Resider
• Non-residence
• Unresidence

Synonyms

• Dwelling
• Abode
• Habitation

Antonyms

• None

Usage

"Residence" can be used to refer to both the act of living in a particular place and the place itself. It's a commonly used term in legal, real estate, and everyday contexts to discuss living arrangements.

Related Terms

• Reside
• Residency
• Residential

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Living Place: A place where a person lives, whether temporarily or permanently.‍
• Example: Their residence is a beautiful Victorian house.

• Act of Residing: The act of living in a particular place.‍
• Example: His residence in the city spanned a period of ten years.