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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
Adjective
arising as a result: the resultant publicity
Noun
Maths, physics a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors, such as a force which results from two other forces acting on a single point

resultant  (r-zltnt)
A single vector that is the equivalent of a set of vectors.
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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
Spanish resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt] adjresultante
French resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt] adjrésultant(e)
German resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt] result adjresultierend, sich ergebend
Italian resultant [rɪˈzʌltənt] adjrisultante, conseguente

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They do not recognize it as a power inherent in heroes and rulers, but as the resultant of a multiplicity of variously directed forces.
Ned, who was walking along in the darkness, clapped his open hand down on Tom's magazine he was carrying home to read again, and the resultant noise was a sharp crack.
Then he returned the dial to its place, set the pointer, and removed it again to note the resultant change in the position of the parts affected by the act.
 
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