COROLLARY

corollary

(noun) (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition

corollary

(noun) a practical consequence that follows naturally; “blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

corollary (plural corollaries)

Something given beyond what is actually due; something added or superfluous.

Something which occurs a fortiori, as a result of another effort without significant additional effort.

(mathematics, logic) A proposition which follows easily from the proof of another proposition.

Adjective

corollary (not comparable)

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

(rare) Forming a proposition that follows from one already proved.

Source: Wiktionary

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Cor"ol*la*ry (kr"l-l-r; 277), n.; pl. Corollaries (-r. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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