Meaning of COROLLARY
| Pronunciation: | | 'koru`leree
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- [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"
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| | See Also: | | aftermath, consequence, illation, inference | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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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