resultant

1 of 2

adjective

re·​sul·​tant ri-ˈzəl-tᵊnt 

: derived from or resulting from something else

resultantly adverb

resultant

2 of 2

noun

: something that results : outcome

specifically : the single vector that is the sum of a given set of vectors

Synonyms

Adjective

• consequent

Noun

• result
• outcome
• consequence
• product

Examples of resultant in a Sentence

Adjective

She deserves credit for the increase in sales and the resultant increase in profit.

frequent trips to the ice cream parlor and the resultant weight gain were starting to affect my tennis game

Noun

a person's decision to purchase a certain automobile is often the resultant of an array of factors, ranging from the actual performance of the vehicle to the buyer's self-image

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The resultant debris could also create a stunning meteor shower over Earth. —Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 July 2025

Swap them out especially since road trips are notorious for convenience store stops and the resultant waste, but a little preparation goes a long way. —Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025

Noun

After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment. —Jay Kakade june 14, New Atlas, 14 June 2025

Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity. —Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1639, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1692, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for resultant

• consultant
• exultant

Kids Definition

resultant

1 of 2 adjective

re·​sul·​tant ri-ˈzəlt-ᵊnt 

: coming from or resulting from something else

resultantly adverb

resultant

2 of 2 noun

: something that results : outcome

especially : the single vector that is the sum of a given set of vectors