1. To take place or to follow as the consequence of a process: The nation's economic problems are believed to result from too much unemployment.

Dr. Diedrich told William that taking the drug might result in undesirable side effects.

2. Something that is caused directly by that which has happened before: Valerie's lameness resulted from an auto accident.

Clara's singing lessons and dedication to practicing what she had learned resulted in her getting a leading part in the musical.

The poor economy has resulted in many demonstrations against the big bonuses that some executives receive from banks and some businesses across the nation.

The big fire resulted from a gas-heating explosion.

3. That which leaps back as an aftermath of something else: The earthquake resulted in considerable loss of life and damage to property.
4. Etymology: from Middle Latin resultare, "to result"; from classical Latin, "to spring forward, to rebound". In addition, result means "to jump backwards" and ultimately it came from Latin resultare, "to jump backwards" or "to rebound" and is formed from the prefix re-, "back" and saltare, "to jump".