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

Although the state’s drought picture has improved for the moment, scientists caution that conditions across the West are trending hotter and drier because of the burning of fossil fuels and resultant climate change.

From Los Angeles Times

The resultant internal trade boundary with the rest of the UK has angered many pro-British unionists.

From Reuters

The resultant data — “tens of thousands of frames we fed into the system,” says Letteri — powered the engine that translated human performers into Na’vi characters.

From Los Angeles Times

The spike is being caused by inflation, Russia’s war against Ukraine and the resultant U.S. ban on Russian energy imports.

From Washington Times

He said Pakistan had been instrumental in bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table with the United States and facilitated the resultant agreement between the two in Doha last year.

From Reuters