What is the part of speech of "result"

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I have a problem, may be very easy. In the following sentence

In general, the number of significant figures that result when we multiply or divide physical quantities is given by the following rule of thumb:.......

what is the part of speech of "result"?
Also, what is the function of "that"?

Thank you in advance

Avangi · Accepted Answer

the number of significant figures that result . . . . is given . . . .

"That result" is a relative clause.
"That" is a relative pronoun, and the subject of the clause. "number" is its antecedent.
"Result" is the verb in the relative clause.

I believe there are other ways to analyze the sentence.

I take it as similar to "The stars that/which shine above are beautiful."

You might be able to make a case for "figures" being the antecedent.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you. Sir.
But why do not use results, since number is a singular form.
Maybe "figures" is antecedent?

Avangi · Answer

I've been struggling with that, as you may have surmised. "Figures" does seem the best way to go.

The number of men that survive depends on the temperature of the water.

In this case, "men" is clearly the antecedent. I guess in the other case too!

What is the part of speech of "result"

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