resultant
resultant — adjective
- resultantpositive
- more resultantcomparative
- most resultantsuperlative
1. following directly from a cause that has already been named or described
following directly from a cause that has already been named or described
The resultant damage from the storm forced Nia's family to leave their village.
Wren read the report and its resultant recommendations before making a decision.
resultant + noun linking an effect to a previously stated cause
A pipe burst overnight, and the resultant flood destroyed the entire library collection.
The merger closed three factories; the resultant job losses hit the town hard.
Walid ignored the warning signs, and his resultant anxiety made the exam impossible.
- consequent
similarly formal, but often implies a logical or expected outcome
- ensuing
emphasises something happening immediately after, often in narratives
- resulting
slightly less formal and more common in everyday contexts
- antecedent
the event or condition that comes before and causes something
文法句型
resultant + noun
用法筆記
Always follows a reference to a cause or event earlier in the sentence or text. Used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive position). Common in formal writing such as reports, academic papers, and news articles.
常見錯誤
resultant — noun
- resultantsingular
- resultantsplural
1. a final result or outcome, especially one that emerges from a long or complex pr
a final result or outcome, especially one that emerges from a long or complex process
The resultant of months of planning was a beautiful wedding in the garden.
the resultant of + noun phrase (formal)
Isabela trained for years; the resultant was a spot on the national team.
The peace talks had an unexpected resultant: both sides agreed to share the river water.
After the long investigation, the resultant was a complete change in company leadership.
Hui mixed the chemicals carefully; the resultant was a bright blue crystal.
- result
more common and less formal; suitable for everyday use
- outcome
neutral, emphasises what finally happens without implying complexity
- consequence
often carries a negative tone or suggests cause and effect
文法句型
the resultant of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Distinguish from adjective sense 1: the noun 'resultant' stands alone as the subject or object, while the adjective always modifies a noun. This noun sense is formal — in everyday English, 'result' or 'outcome' is preferred.
常見錯誤
2. the single vector produced by adding together several individual vectors
the single vector produced by adding together several individual vectors
Justin drew two force arrows on the whiteboard and labelled the resultant in red.
technical: the resultant = the vector sum (mathematics/physics)
The resultant of the northward and eastward forces pointed straight towards the mountain.
Professor Lakan asked the class to find the resultant of three different velocity vectors.
Adding wind force to engine thrust, the resultant showed the plane's actual heading.
The textbook diagram displayed two component vectors with their resultant drawn as a dashed line.
- vector sum
the same concept expressed as a descriptive phrase rather than a single word
- component
one of the individual vectors that add together to form the resultant
文法句型
the resultant of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Used only in mathematics, physics, and engineering contexts. Not interchangeable with the general-noun sense of 'resultant' (sense 1). The resultant combines both magnitude and direction of the original vectors.