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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 resultant liquid is filled with funky botanical flavors with a hint of sweetness. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 The resultant point of this force is known as the center of pressure, and the study of its movement enables a person's balance to be assessed. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Jan. 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
  • In the Netherlands, about sixty thousand people died in the consequent famine—a terrible loss, but a fraction of the mortality rate in Ireland.
    — Fintan O'Toole, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The reduction in future Social Security benefits caused by these excess deaths was then recalculated by NBER to $205 billion considering the consequent decrease in future payroll tax flows and higher payments to surviving spouses and children.
    — Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of consequent
Noun
  • That goal against came as a direct result of Pontus Holmberg badly losing a puck battle in the defensive zone, too.
    — Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • What do alleged mistakes made as the results of editorial decisions and/or failures within broadcasters in London have to do with a cohort of people reporting in the most deadly conflict for journalists since the Second World War?
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of result
Noun
  • The president didn’t rule it out as a potential outcome.
    — William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The outcome in House District 40B could end Republicans' one-vote edge in the state House, returning the chamber to a rare 67-67 tie.
    — Torey Van Oot, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • In a way, Kelly is saying something even Democrats would agree with: elections have consequences.
    — Ben Adler, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Often those predictions are loaded with a twist in their tail, leading to unintended consequences.
    — Vipin Bharathan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • Whether through investments, real estate, digital products, or licensing your expertise, building multiple income streams can provide financial security and freedom in retirement.
    — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
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