result

¹re·sult

verb \ri-ˈzəlt\

Definition of RESULT

intransitive verb

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