Resultant can describe something that comes about as a consequencesomething that happens because of another event or action, or it can name the result itself in some contexts. In technicalrelating to specialized subjects, methods, or professional expertise writing, it can also refer to a combinedmade by joining two or more things together vector.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /rɪ-ZUHL-tənt/
Easy pronunciation: ri-ZUHL-tənt (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: ZUHL.
Adjective meaning occurring as a consequence or result.
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Resultant Meaning
happening because of something else
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: occurring as a consequence or result
Example: The resultant savings were considerable.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- consequent — Direct synonym for the consequence meaning.
- ensuant — Works in formal writing, but it is less common.
- sequent — Formal and uncommon; means following as a result.
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Other Meanings of Resultant
Meaning 2
the thing that comes out of a process or event
Part of speech: noun
Definition: something that results
Example: The policy change had an unexpected resultant.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- outcome — A natural substitute when resultant means the end result.
- result — Works as a general synonym for the thing produced.
- final result — Fits the sense, though it is a phrase rather than a single-word substitute.
Meaning 3
the combined vector produced by adding other vectors
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors
Example: The resultant pointed northeast.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- vector sum — Direct technical synonym in physics and mathematics.
Meaning 4
the last stage or end point of a process
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the final point in a process
Example: The journey ended at the resultant of the route.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- end point — Matches the process-ending sense.
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Resultant Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- consequent
- ensuant
- sequent
noun: something that results
- outcome
- result
- final result
noun: a vector sum in mathematics or physics
- vector sum
noun: the final point in a process
- end point
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Common Mistakes
- Using resultant as a general synonym for any result in everyday speech without checking whether the adjective or noun sense is intended.
- Mixing the adjective sense ('caused by') with the noun sense ('the result itself').
- Using result as a substitute for the technical mathematics sense, where resultant specifically means a combined vector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does resultant mean?
Resultant can mean caused by something else, the thing that results, or in technical language a combined vector.
What is the most common meaning of resultant?
The most common everyday meaning is the adjective sense: something that happens as a consequence of something else.
What are the best synonyms for resultant?
For the adjective sense, the best synonyms are consequent, ensuant, and sequent. For the noun senses, outcome, result, end point, and vector sum may fit depending on context.
Is resultant always interchangeable with result?
No. Resultant can be a noun or adjective, while result is usually a noun or verb and does not always fit the same grammatical role.
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