/ri zult"/ , v.i.
1. to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
2. to terminate or end in a specified manner or thing.
n.
3. something that happens as a consequence; outcome.
4. Math. a quantity, expression, etc., obtained by calculation.
5. Often, results . a desirable or beneficial consequence, outcome, or effect: We had definite results within weeks.
6. get results , to obtain a notable or successful result or response; be effective.
[ 1375-1425; late ME resulten (v.) resultare to arise as a consequence, L: to spring back, rebound, equiv. to re- RE- + -sultare, comb. form of saltare to dance (freq. of salire to leap, spring) ]
Syn. 1. flow, come, issue. See follow. 2. resolve, eventuate. 3. conclusion, issue, end, product, fruit. See effect .
Ant. 3. cause.