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re·sul·tant

(rĭ-zŭl′tənt)

adj.

Issuing or following as a consequence or result.

1. Something that results; an outcome.

2. Mathematics A single vector that is the equivalent of a set of vectors.

re·sul′tant·ly adv.

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resultant

(rɪˈzʌltənt)

adj

that results; resulting

1. (Mathematics) maths physics a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors

2. (General Physics) maths physics a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors

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re•sult•ant

(rɪˈzʌl tnt)

adj.

1. following as a result or consequence.

2. resulting from the combination of two or more agents.

3. something that results.

[1400–50; late Middle English: sum, n. use of Latin resultant-, s. of resultāns, present participle of resultāre. See result, -ant]

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Noun	1.	resultant - the final point in a process end point 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" final result, outcome, result, termination 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 sum 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" concomitant, consequent, ensuant, accompanying, attendant, sequent, incidental subsequent - following in time or order; "subsequent developments"

resultant

noun

Something brought about by a cause:

aftermath, consequence, corollary, effect, end product, event, fruit, harvest, issue, outcome, precipitate, ramification, result, sequel, sequence, sequent, upshot.

Translations

výsledný

resultante

risultato

resultant

[rɪˈzʌltənt] ADJ → resultante

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resultant

[rɪˈzʌltənt] adj → résultant(e)

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resultant

adj → resultierend, sich daraus ergebend

n (Phys) → Resultierende f

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resultant

[rɪˈzʌlt/ənt]

1. adj (frm) → risultante, conseguente

2. n (Phys, Math) → risultante m/f

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That's merely an object-lesson--certain elements, in themselves opaque, yet so compounded as to give a resultant body which is transparent.