What does resulting mean?
“Resulting” is an adjective meaning that something exists or happens because of a particular action, process, or event. It is commonly used to connect an outcome directly to its cause: a decision may result in a change, an experiment may result in an unexpected discovery, or a new rule may result in stricter procedures. The word is especially frequent in formal, academic, legal, and professional writing, but it is equally natural in conversation. Unlike “result,” which is normally a noun or verb, “resulting” functions as an adjective or participial modifier. It is useful when the relationship between cause and consequence should be made explicit without using a longer phrase such as “which is the result of” or “caused by.”
adjectiveCaused by or following from an action, process, or event. It describes the outcome or consequence of something that has happened.
- Caused by or following from an action, process, or event.
- Existing as the outcome of a particular action or circumstance.
"The resulting improvements made the program easier to use."
"The storm resulted in widespread damage to the area's infrastructure."
"She reviewed the feedback and made the resulting changes to her proposal."
“Resulting” is the word for putting the pieces together: whatever follows from an action is its result.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does resulting come from?
“Resulting” comes from the English verb “result,” which was borrowed from Latin “resultare,” meaning “to spring out” or “leap forth.” In English, “result” developed into a verb meaning to arise as a consequence and a noun meaning an outcome or effect. The adjective “resulting” is formed directly from that verb by adding the present participle ending “-ing,” while “resultant” is a related adjective derived from the same Latin root.
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How resulting is actually used
Common in formal and professional contexts as well as ordinary speech. It normally describes a consequence that is directly linked to a preceding action or event.