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corollary

adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Occurring as a natural consequence or result.

Pronunciation

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kawruhluhree

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ˈkɔɹəlɛɹi

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Occurring as a natural consequence or result; attendant; consequential.

noun

  1. mathematicslogic

    An inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition

  2. mathematicslogic

    A proposition which follows easily from the statement or proof of another proposition.

  3. An a fortiori occurrence, as a result of another effort without significant additional effort.

  4. A gift beyond what is actually due; an addition or superfluity.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Varies by meaning

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Occurring as a natural consequence or result; attendant; consequential.

Used this way, corollary is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use corollary

  • “Blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love.”noun

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