resultant
adjective/rɪˈzʌltənt/
Frequency rank: #11,417 most common English word
Meaning
occurring or produced as a result of something else; the outcome or consequence.
Example sentence
The two forces combined, and the resultant vector pointed in a completely new direction.
Synonyms & related words
- resulting
- consequent
- subsequent
- combined
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