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corollary [kəˈrɒlərɪ] n pl -laries 1. (Philosophy / Logic) a proposition that follows directly from the proof of another proposition 2. an obvious deduction 3. a natural consequence or result adj consequent or resultant [from Latin corollārium money paid for a garland, from Latin corolla garland, from corōna crown]
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corollary noun consequence, result, effect, outcome, sequel, end result, upshot The number of prisoners increased as a corollary of the government's crackdown on violent crime. Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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She had bowed to the inevitable result of proximity, the necessity of loving him; but she had not calculated upon this sudden corollary, which, indeed, Clare had put before her without quite meaning himself to do it so soon. As a corollary to that, I would mention two things. A corollary of this proposition of course was, that any one who refused to receive the new gospel was personally responsible for keeping Jurgis from his heart's desire; and this, alas, made him uncomfortable as an acquaintance. |
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