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Resultant

Re-sŭlt'ant, n.

noun

n. [Fr. résultant, It. resultante, risultante.]

(Mech.) A force which is the joint effect of two or more forces.
(Math.) An eliminant. See ELIMINANT.

Re-sŭlt'ant, a.

adjective

a. Resulting or issuing from a combination; existing or following as a result or consequence.

Resultant force or motion, a force which is the result of two or more forces acting conjointly, or a motion which is the result of two or more motions combined. See RESOLUTION.