re|sult´less

re|sult «rih ZUHLT», noun, verb.

–n.

1. that which happens because of something; what is caused; outcome: »

The result of the fall was a broken leg.

SYNONYM(S): consequence. See syn. under effect. (Cf. ↑effect)

2. a good or useful result: »

We want results, not talk.

3. a quantity or value obtained by calculation.

╂[< verb]

–v.i.

1. to be a result; follow as a consequence: »

Sickness often results from eating too much.

2. to have as a result; end: »

Eating too much often results in sickness.

╂[< Latin resultāre to rebound (frequentative) < resilīre rebound; see etym. under resilient (Cf. ↑resilient)]

–re|sult´less, adjective.