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resultant
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re·sul·tant  (r-zltnt)
adj.
Issuing or following as a consequence or result.
n.
1. Something that results; an outcome.
2. Mathematics A single vector that is the equivalent of a set of vectors.

re·sultant·ly adv.

resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt]
adj
that results; resulting
n
(Mathematics) (Physics / General Physics) Maths Physics a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors

resultant  (r-zltnt)
A single vector that is the equivalent of a set of vectors.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.resultantresultant - the final point in a process        
degree, stage, level, point - a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
2.resultant - something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
conclusion, ending, finish - event whose occurrence ends something; "his death marked the ending of an era"; "when these final episodes are broadcast it will be the finish of the show"
denouement - the outcome of a complex sequence of events
deal - the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement); "he got a good deal on his car"
decision - the outcome of a game or contest; "the team dropped three decisions in a row"
decision - (boxing) a victory won on points when no knockout has occurred; "had little trouble in taking a unanimous decision over his opponent"
aftermath, consequence - the outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
just deserts, poetic justice - an outcome in which virtue triumphs over vice (often ironically)
separation - the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)
sequel, subsequence - something that follows something else
worst - the least favorable outcome; "the worst that could happen"
3.resultant - a vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors
vector - a variable quantity that can be resolved into components
Adj.1.resultant - following or accompanying as a consequence; "an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems"; "snags incidental to the changeover in management"; "attendant circumstances"; "the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness"; "the ensuant response to his appeal"; "the resultant savings were considerable"
subsequent - following in time or order; "subsequent developments"
Translations
resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt] ADJresultante
resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt] adjrésultant(e)
resultant
adjresultierend, sich daraus ergebend
n (Phys) → Resultierende f
resultant [rɪˈzʌltnt]
1. adj (frm) → risultante, conseguente
2. n (Phys, Math) → risultante m/f

resultant [rɪˈzʌltnt]
1. adj (frm) → risultante, conseguente
2. n (Phys, Math) → risultante m/f


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