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Meaning of 'corollary' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Corollary [ n.]
- That which is given beyond what is actually due, as a garland of flowers in addition to wages; surplus; something added or superfluous.
- Something which follows from the demonstration of a proposition; an additional inference or deduction from a demonstrated proposition; a consequence.

Meaning of 'corollary' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . corollary [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a practical consequence that follows naturally
Example in sentence:
  • blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love

Nearby Words:

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