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adjective

ri-ˈzəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce resultant (audio)
Definition of resultantnext
as in consequent
coming as a result frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game

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noun

as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image

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Recent Examples of resultant
Adjective
The researchers dissolved the samples in chemicals, then ran the resultant slurry through a centrifuge, which spun out a pellet of undissolved plastic. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025 All of this is mostly dictated by location of the mass on the eyelid, size, and resultant function. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman. — Mark Lamster, Dallas News, 29 June 2023 The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan. — Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for resultant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resultant
  1. consequent
  2. result
  3. outcome
  4. consequence
  5. product
Adjective
  • With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Zelenskyy cancelled an election scheduled for spring 2024, saying it could not be held in the middle of an ongoing war and the consequent imposition of martial law, in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of consequent
Noun
  • Pitching was considered more of a question mark going into this season with injuries to Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea along with the losses of Luis Severino and Jose Quintana in free agency, but the results are a good development.
    — Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The results, published March 24 in the journal Nature Medicine, found that healthy diets earlier in life were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging, even after accounting for other lifestyle factors, such as physical activity and smoking status.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of result
Noun
  • From her campaign headquarters in Quito, González emphatically rejected the outcome.
    — Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Regardless of whether Tennessee looks back on this as a smart decision—on and off the field—in the future, one thing is for sure: the outcome of this situation will have a profound impact on contractual relationships between athletes and programs going forward.
    — Kristi Dosh, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • The consequences are disproportionately worse for families experiencing poverty that often lack the resources to help children catch up.
    — Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • For taxpayers who owe money, the consequences of a late filing can be costly, with steep monthly charges and daily interest accruals that quickly add up.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • The precise extent of the cancellations and the specific products affected remain unclear.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
  • What are the essential products in your nighttime routine?
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of product

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“Resultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resultant. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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