resultant

American  

[ri-zuhl-tnt] / rɪˈzʌl tnt /

adjective

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

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

   a resultant force.

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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 British  

/ rɪˈzʌltənt /

adjective

1. that results; resulting

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noun

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

resultant Scientific  

/ rĭ-zŭl′tənt /

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

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Other Word Forms

• resultantly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of resultant

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

Example Sentences

Resultant smoldering sheets and mattress consumed with them the Cane's insecure romance.

From Time Magazine Archive

Resultant anemia and cyanosis are "less marked" than with the use of sulfanilamide.

From Time Magazine Archive

As to the chief modern critical editions full details will be found in the Resultant Greek Testament, while for the original authorities—MSS.,

From Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Preface and Introductions by Weymouth, Richard Francis

An idiomatic translation into everyday English from the text of "The Resultant Greek Testament."

From A Gamble with Life by Hocking, Silas K. (Silas Kitto)

The final intersection of arcs defines the length and slant of the Vector Resultant, whose magnitude expresses the Net Trend Density in terms of the original scale.

From A Quantitative Study of the Nocturnal Migration of Birds. Vol.3 No.2 by George H. Lowery.