result

¹re·sult

intransitive verb \ri-ˈzəlt\

Definition of RESULT

1

a : to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion <death resulted from the disease>

b : to have an issue or result <the disease resulted in death>

2

: revert 2

Examples of RESULT

1. If you take this drug, side effects may result.

Origin of RESULT

Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap — more at saltation

First Known Use: 15th century

Rhymes with RESULT

adult, consult, exult, incult, indult, insult, occult, penult, tumult

²result

noun

Definition of RESULT

1

: something that results as a consequence, issue, or conclusion; also : beneficial or tangible effect : fruit

2

: something obtained by calculation or investigation

— re·sult·ful \-fəl\ adjective

— re·sult·less \-ləs\ adjective

Examples of RESULT

1. The book is the result of years of hard work and dedication.
2. The end result of his work was a classic American novel.
3. The investigation continued without result.

First Known Use of RESULT

1610

Related to RESULT

Synonyms

aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, effect, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

Antonyms

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words

ramification; denouement (also dénouement), echo, implication, repercussion; afterclap, afterglow, aftershock; blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect (also side reaction), spin-off

Near Antonyms

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