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The German word "Resultat" is a noun that means "result" or "outcome". It is borrowed from French, derived from the Latin "resultare" which means "to result". In German, it is used to denote the outcome or consequence of an action or a series of actions.

Similar words in German include:

• "Ergebnis" (result)
• "Folge" (consequence)
• "Ausgang" (outcome)

Differentiation between similar words:

1. Resultat: Often used in more formal contexts and scientific or mathematical results.
2. Ergebnis: Commonly used in everyday language to describe the result of various activities, tests, exams, etc.
3. Folge: Focuses more on the consequence or effect rather than a direct result; can have a negative or neutral connotation.
4. Ausgang: Derived from "going out" and often refers to the outcome of a process or a stability condition at the end.

So while "Resultat" and "Ergebnis" are quite interchangeable, "Folge" and "Ausgang" might be used in subtly different contexts focusing on consequences or eventual conclusions respectively.