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Corollary Definition And Meaning
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"ollary\ (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.

Corollary Definition And Meaning

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:

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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