Resultant

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /rɪˈzʌltənt/

Definitions of resultant

noun Resultant can also be used as a noun to refer to the outcome or consequence of a specific action or event.

Example Sentences

A1 The resultant of 2 + 3 is 5.

A2 The resultant of the experiment was inconclusive.

B1 The resultant of the negotiation was a win-win situation for both parties.

B2 The resultant of the election was a change in government.

C1 The resultant of the economic policies was a boost in the stock market.

C2 The resultant of the merger was a global powerhouse in the industry.

adjective Resultant is used as an adjective to describe something that is produced as a result of something else.

Example Sentences

A1 The resultant effect of eating too much candy is a stomachache.

A2 The resultant damage from the storm was extensive.

B1 The resultant outcome of the negotiations was a win-win situation for both parties.

B2 The resultant impact of the new policy will be felt throughout the organization.

C1 The resultant consequences of the economic downturn were far-reaching.

C2 The resultant changes in leadership led to a complete overhaul of the company's operations.

Examples of resultant in a Sentence

formal The resultant of the two forces acting on the object can be calculated using vector addition.

informal The final outcome is dependent on the resultant of all the factors involved.

slang The party was a disaster, but the resultant was that we all had a good laugh about it later.

figurative Her decision to quit her job had a resultant effect on her mental health.

Grammatical Forms of resultant

past tense

resulted

plural

resultants

comparative

more resultant

superlative

most resultant

present tense

results

future tense

will result

perfect tense

have resulted

continuous tense

is resulting

singular

resultant

positive degree

resultant

infinitive

to result

gerund

resulting

participle

resulting

Origin and Evolution of resultant

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'resultant' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'resultantem' which means 'springing back' or 'rebounding'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'resultant' has come to be used in mathematics and physics to refer to the vector sum of two or more vectors. It is also commonly used in everyday language to describe the outcome or consequence of a particular action or event.