I. ri-ˈzəlt intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin resultare, from Latin, to rebound, from re- + saltare to leap — more at saltation
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to proceed or arise as a consequence, effect, or conclusion
death result ed from the disease
b. : to have an issue or result
the disease result ed in death
2. : revert 2
II. noun
Date: 1610
1. : something that results as a consequence, issue, or conclusion ; also : beneficial or tangible effect : fruit
2. : something obtained by calculation or investigation
• re·sult·ful -fəl adjective
• re·sult·less -ləs adjective