resultant

[ri-zuhl-tnt]

adjective

1. that results; following as a result or consequence.

2. resulting from the combination of two or more agents.

   a resultant force.

noun

1. Mathematics, Physics.,  vector sum.

2. Mathematics.,  a determinant the entries of which are the coefficients of each of two polynomials in a specified arrangement and the value of which determines whether the polynomials have a common factor.

3. something that results.

resultant

/ rɪˈzʌltənt /

adjective

1. that results; resulting

noun

1. maths physics a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors

resultant

1. A single vector that is the equivalent of a set of vectors.

Other Word Forms

• resultantly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of resultant¹

1400–50; late Middle English: sum, noun use of Latin resultant- (stem of resultāns ), present participle of resultāre. See result, -ant

Example Sentences

Given the resultant uncertainty, it is no surprise investors have shunned healthcare stocks, notwithstanding miraculous medical advances and the ever-growing demand for care.

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The resultant album, “Nebraska,” is one of the ’80s most hushed accomplishments and it took an actor of White’s confidence to make that inward journey compelling.

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Her resultant style, of both dress and music, is edging and transcendent, aloft and full of momentum.

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There was a resultant concern that relegating Lyon would put Ligue 1 at disadvantage in terms of its global pull.

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It added: "Despite this decline in student numbers and resultant impact on revenues, the university did not make significant cost reductions, notably around staff costs which account for about 60% of total costs."

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