Re-sŭlt'ant1, n.
n. [Fr. résultant, It. resultante, risultante.]
- (Mech.) A force which is the joint effect of two or more forces.
- (Math.) An eliminant. See ELIMINANT.
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n. [Fr. résultant, It. resultante, risultante.]
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.