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result.

To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɹɪˈzʌlt/
  1. To proceed, spring up or rise, as a consequence, from facts, arguments, premises, combination of circumstances, consultation, thought or endeavor.

    intransitive
  2. To have as a consequence; to lead to; to bring about

    intransitive
    This measure will result in good or in evil.
  3. To return to the proprietor (or heirs) after a reversion.

    intransitive
  4. To leap back; to rebound.

    intransitive · obsolete
Where this word comes from

Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).

noun/ɹɪˈzʌlt/
  1. That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

    the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation
  2. The final product, beneficial or tangible effect(s) achieved by effort.

  3. The decision or determination of a council or deliberative assembly; a resolve; a decree.

  4. A flying back; resilience.

    obsolete
  5. The final score in a game.

  6. A positive or favourable outcome for someone.

    broadly
Where this word comes from

Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).

intj/ɹɪˈzʌlt/
  1. An exclamation of joy following a favorable outcome.

    UK
Where this word comes from

Recorded since 1432 as Middle English resulten, from Medieval Latin resultare, in Classical Latin "to spring forward, rebound", the frequentative of the past participle of resilio (“to rebound”), from re- (“back”) + salio (“to jump, leap”).

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