resultant (n.)

  1. the final point in a process

    [ Syn: end point ]

  2. something that results; he listened for the results on the radio

    [ Syn: result , final result , outcome , termination ]

  3. a vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors

    [ Syn: vector sum ]

    resultant (adj.)

  1. following or accompanying as a consequence; an excessive growth of bureaucracy, with attendant problems; snags incidental to the changeover in management; attendant circumstances; the period of tension and consequent need for military preparedness; the ensuant response to his appeal; the resultant savings were considerable

    [ Syn: attendant , consequent , accompanying , concomitant , incidental , ensuant , sequent ]

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