result
UK: rɪˈzʌlt | US: rɪˈzʌlt
n. 1. The outcome or consequence of an action, process, or event.
n. 2. A final score or outcome in a competition, examination, or test.
vi. 1. To occur or follow as a consequence of something.
result = re<back> + sult<leap>
- re: Prefix meaning "back" or "again" (from Latin re-).
- sult: Root derived from Latin saltare (to leap), evolving into resultare (to rebound, spring back).
Etymology Origin:
The word "result" originates from Latin resultare, meaning "to rebound" or "spring back." It combines re- (back) with saltare (to leap), metaphorically describing an outcome that "leaps back" from an action. Over time, it shifted from physical rebounding to abstract consequences, reflecting cause-and-effect logic.
The experiment yielded unexpected results.
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
His success resulted from years of hard work.
The match ended with a 2-2 result.
Poor planning often results in failure.