resultant force

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Resultant \Re*sult"ant\, a. [L. resultans, p. pr. : cf. F.
   r['e]sultant.]
   Resulting or issuing from a combination; existing or
   following as a result or consequence.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Resultant force} or {Resultant motion} (Mech.), a force
      which is the result of two or more forces acting
      conjointly, or a motion which is the result of two or more
      motions combined. See {Composition of forces}, under
      {Composition}.
      [1913 Webster]