Past tense of result; came about as a consequence or outcome of something.
From Latin resultare meaning 'to spring back, rebound,' from re- 'back' + saltare 'to leap.' The meaning evolved from physical rebounding to logical consequences, as effects 'spring back' from their causes.
The etymology of 'resulted' captures a beautiful metaphor - consequences literally 'leap back' at us like a ball bouncing off a wall. This physical image helps explain why we often feel surprised by results, even when they're logically predictable.
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