Resultant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ri-ˈzəl-tᵊnt/ re·sul·tant

Meaning & Definition of Resultant

Resultant (adjective)

  1. derived from or resulting from something else

Resultant (noun)

  1. something that results, outcome; specifically, the single vector that is the sum of a given set of vectors

Resultant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. coming as a result

    "frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game"

    similar: attendant, consequent, consequential, due (to)
    related: accompanying, coincident, concomitant
    near: causal

Resultant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. 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"

    similar: aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course
    related: ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off
    opposite: antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
    near: consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Resultant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Resultant:

attendant, consequent, consequential, due (to), aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Resultant

Words with the opposite meaning of Resultant:

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words for Resultant

accompanying, coincident, concomitant, ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off

Near Antonyms of Resultant

causal, consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Word Forms of Resultant

Derived words: resultantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Resultant

First known use: 1639

Frequently Asked Questions about Resultant

What does "Resultant" mean?

"Resultant" means derived from or resulting from something else. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: derived from or resulting from something else. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Resultant"?

Other words for "Resultant" include attendant, consequent, consequential, due (to), aftereffect, aftermath, backwash and child. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Resultant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Resultant"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Resultant". Common alternatives include attendant, consequent, consequential, due (to), aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion and consequence.

What is the opposite of "Resultant"?

Antonyms of "Resultant" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include causal, consideration, determinant and factor.

How do you use "Resultant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Resultant" in a sentence: "frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game"; "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".

Is "Resultant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Resultant" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Resultant"?

"Resultant" is pronounced /ri-ˈzəl-tᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as re·sul·tant.

What is the origin of the word "Resultant"?

First known use: 1639.