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resultant Definition

re·sult·ant (ri zult′'nt)

adjective

  1. that results; following as a consequence
  2. resulting from two or more forces or agents acting together

Etymology: L resultans, prp.

noun

  1. something that results; result
  2. Physics a force, velocity, etc. with an effect equal to that of two or more such forces, etc. acting together

resultant Related Forms

re·sult′·antly adverb

resultant Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • force: It is the resultant of the two forces playing against each other that makes good work.
  • number: State what is meant by the resultant of a number of forces.
  • vector: Find the resultant of two vectors using the vector triangle.
  • change: We are forced to ask what the resultants of changes are.

Modifies a noun

  • free-kick: From the resultant free-kick, taken by Michael Rose on the home right, County grabbed the lead.
  • waveform: When we apply a square wave of voltage to a LR circuit the resultant waveforms of V L and V R.
  • disruption: In such circumstances the university will take all reasonable steps to minimize the resultant disruption to students ' studies.
  • kick: From the resultant free kick Liverpool won a corner.
  • penalty: Justin Cochrane stroked home the resultant penalty to seal another draw at York Road.
  • corner: From the resultant corner, Barrett was well place to head off the line.