resultant

Definitions

Occurring or produced as a direct consequence of something else.

A force, velocity, or other vector quantity that is equivalent to the combined effect of two or more separate components.

Examples

The resultant force acting on the object caused it to accelerate in a new direction.

The resultant increase in sales was a direct consequence of the company's new marketing strategy.

After hours of negotiation, the resultant agreement satisfied all parties involved.

Synonyms

consequent resulting ensuing outcome effect aftermath product

Antonyms

causal originating initial preceding antecedent primary source