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resulting
rih-ZUHL-tihng
Resulting (adj) means coming about as a direct consequence of something just mentioned. Example: “The factory closed, and the resulting job losses hit the whole town.”
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Coming about as a direct consequence of something just mentioned.
"The factory closed, and the resulting job losses hit the whole town."
"Heavy snow blocked the roads, and the resulting delays lasted all morning."
"He forgot to lock the shed, and the resulting theft upset everyone."
How to use resulting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the effect that follows directly from a stated cause.
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What does “resulting” mean?
The word “resulting” means coming about as a direct consequence of something just mentioned. In plain terms, describes the effect that follows directly from a stated cause.
How do you pronounce “resulting”?
“Resulting” is pronounced rih-ZUHL-tihng (/ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “resulting” in a sentence?
Here is “resulting” used in a sentence: “The factory closed, and the resulting job losses hit the whole town.”
What part of speech is “resulting”?
“Resulting” is an adjective.
Is “resulting” a common word?
“Resulting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between resulting and resultant?
Both describe something produced as a consequence, and they often overlap. Resulting is the everyday choice and works in most sentences. Resultant sounds more formal and technical, and appears in science and mathematics, as in "resultant force." For ordinary writing, resulting is usually the more natural word.
What does "resulting in" mean?
"Resulting in" means "leading to" or "causing" a particular outcome. In "the storm hit, resulting in widespread power cuts," the power cuts are the direct consequence of the storm. It links a cause to its effect, pointing forward to what that cause produced.
What is an example of resulting in a sentence?
"Heavy rain fell overnight, and the resulting floods closed several roads" uses resulting to tie the floods directly to the rain just mentioned. The word points back to a stated cause and labels what followed as its consequence, making the chain of events clear to the reader.
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