residentially

Residentially is an adverb derived from the adjective residential by adding the -ly suffix. It describes actions, policies, or conditions that relate to residences or housing, particularly within a neighborhood or district. The term is relatively rare in everyday prose; writers often use phrases like “in a residential manner” or “in a residential area” to convey the same idea.

In planning, architecture, and real estate, residentially may appear in formal documents, zoning reports, or housing-policy analyses to indicate a measure or design prioritizes housing over commercial or industrial uses. For example, a planning guideline might specify that development should proceed residentially, emphasizing features such as housing density appropriate for a suburban context, pedestrian-friendly streets, and access to local amenities. The word tends to occur in professional or technical contexts rather than in casual speech.

Etymology: residentially is formed from the noun/adjective residential, which derives from French résidentiel, from Latin residens, the present participle of residere “to reside.” The adverbial form follows standard English derivation by adding -ly. See also residential, residential area, zoning, and urban planning.