'Corollary' definitions:
Definition of 'corollary'
(from WordNet)
noun
A practical consequence that follows naturally; "blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love"
noun
(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
Definition of 'Corollary'
From: GCIDE
- Corollary \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.] [1913 Webster]
- Now come, my Ariel; bring a corollary, Rather than want a spirit. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Something which follows from the demonstration of a proposition; an additional inference or deduction from a demonstrated proposition; a consequence. [1913 Webster] Corollate
Synonyms of 'corollary'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- 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