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resulting

adj.
US //ɹiˈzəɫtɪŋ// UK //ɹɪzˈʌltɪŋ// re·sult·ing
  1. 1 happening as a consequence (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    happening or existing because of something that happened before.

    occurring or existing as a direct consequence or effect of a prior event or action.

    Example

    The heavy rain caused a flood, and the resulting damage to the houses was expensive to fix.

    Example

    The company announced a major restructuring, and the resulting uncertainty led to a significant drop in the stock price.

    Usage

    Always placed before the noun it describes.

    Teacher's tip

    Learners often confuse this with 'resulted'. Remind them that 'resulting' acts as an adjective before a noun, while 'resulted' is the past tense verb.

Last updated June 19, 2026