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Meaning of 'resultant' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Resultant [ a.]
- Resulting or issuing from a combination; existing or following as a result or consequence.
2 . Resultant [ n.]
- That which results.
- A reultant force or motion.
- An eliminant.

Meaning of 'resultant' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . resultant [ n]
Meaning (1):
- something that results
Example in sentence:
  • he listened for the results on the radio
2 . resultant [ s]
Meaning (2):
- occurring with or following as a consequence
Example in sentence:
  • an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems;
  • attendant circumstances;
  • collateral target damage from a bombing run;
  • snags incidental to the changeover in management;
  • the ensuant response to his appeal;
  • the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness;
  • the resultant savings were considerable

Nearby Words:

res resail resale resalgar resalute resaw rescat rescind rescindable rescinded

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