About The Word Corollary
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Corollary
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What's The Definition Of Corollary?
[n] (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
[n] a practical consequence that follows naturally; "blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love" Synonyms | Synonyms for Corollary: Related Terms | Find terms related to Corollary: accession | accessory | accompaniment | addenda | addendum | additament | addition | additive | additory | additum | adjunct | adjuvant | aftereffect | annex | annexation | appanage | appendage | appendant | appurtenance | appurtenant | attachment | attendant | augment | augmentation | by-product | coda | complement | conclusion | concomitant | consequence | consequent | continuation | deduction | derivation | derivative | development | distillate | effect | end product | event | eventuality | eventuation | extension | extrapolation | fixture | fruit | harvest | illation | increase | increment | induction | inference | issue | legacy | logical outcome | offshoot | offspring | outcome | outgrowth | pendant | precipitate | product | reinforcement | result | resultant | sequel | sequela | sequence | sequent | side effect | side issue | supplement | tailpiece | undergirding | upshot See Also | aftermath | consequence | illation | inference Corollary In Webster's Dictionary \Cor"ol*la*ry\ (k?r"?l-l?-r?; 277), n.; pl.
{Corollaries} (-r?z). [L. corollarium gift, corollary, fr.
corolla. See {Corolla}.]
1. That which is given beyond what is actually due, as a
garland of flowers in addition to wages; surplus;
something added or superfluous. [Obs.]
Now come, my Ariel; bring a corollary, Rather than
want a spirit. --Shak.
2. Something which follows from the demonstration of a
proposition; an additional inference or deduction from a
demonstrated proposition; a consequence.
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