resultant

[ ri-zuhl-tnt ]
/ rɪˈzʌl tnt /
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adjective

that results; following as a result or consequence.
resulting from the combination of two or more agents: a resultant force.

noun

Mathematics, Physics. vector sum.
Mathematics. a determinant the entries of which are the coefficients of each of two polynomials in a specified arrangement and the value of which determines whether the polynomials have a common factor.
something that results.

Origin of resultant

1400–50; late Middle English: sum, noun use of Latin resultant- (stem of resultāns), present participle of resultāre. See result, -ant

OTHER WORDS FROM resultant

re·sult·ant·ly, adverb

Words nearby resultant

restrike, restructure, restump, resubmit, result, resultant, resultant tone, resultingly, resume, resumption, resumptive

Words related to resultantly

appropriately, thus, properly, therefore, subsequently, proportionately, respectively, correspondingly, consequently, duly, equally, ergo, hence, so, suitably, then, fitly

British Dictionary definitions for resultantly

resultant
/ (rɪˈzʌltənt) /

adjective

that results; resulting

noun

maths physics a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors

Scientific definitions for resultantly

resultant
[ rĭ-zŭl′tənt ]

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