Definition

Describing something that comes as a consequence or effect of something else.

Example

The resultant changes in temperature affected the entire ecosystem.

Conversation

Did you see the resultant changes after the meeting yesterday?

Yeah, I think the new plan will really help us improve.

I agree, the resultant strategies seem promising.

Definitely! I’m excited to see how it all unfolds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A single outcome or effect that comes from a particular situation or set of conditions, often used in mathematics to refer to a vector that represents the sum of multiple vectors.

Example

The resultant of the two forces acting on the object was calculated to determine the net effect.

Conversation

Did you understand how to find the resultant vector in class today?

Not really, it seemed pretty confusing at first.

Yeah, I thought it was tricky too, but it's just about adding the vectors together to get the resultant.

Root Explanation

Resultant → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "sultare" (meaning to leap or jump). The word describes something that leaps or follows as a consequence of an action.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'jumps' ('sultare') as a consequence of something happening again ('re-'). This helps you remember that 'resultant' refers to the outcome or consequence of an action.

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