adjective / noun
resultant
rih-ZUL-tunt/rɪˈzʌltənt/
Produced as the combined outcome of preceding influences.
The jug spills, and the resultant puddle soaks the napkin.
Etymology
The verb behind resultant originally meant “rebound” or “spring forward” and later meant “result.” Something resultant thus arises as a consequence, rather than literally springing or bouncing.
In context
it is a resultant change because of change in position and change in time
More examples
- We review the policy changes and their resultant costs.
- The resultant of these two forces points straight upward.
- Wind and ocean currents shape the boat's resultant motion.
Forms
resultant · resultants
result noun — An outcome produced by preceding events.
Similar words
- resulting
- A more everyday choice for something produced by earlier events.
- consequent
- Emphasizes causal sequence rather than the combination of several influences.
- net
- Describes the final effect after opposing contributions are combined.