Corollary

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɒrəˌleri/

Definitions of corollary

noun a proposition that follows from one already proved

Example Sentences

A1 One corollary of eating healthy is feeling better overall.

A2 A corollary of studying hard is achieving good grades.

B1 An important corollary of globalization is increased cultural exchange.

B2 One corollary of the new law is a decrease in crime rates.

C1 The corollary of increased technology is a decrease in manual labor jobs.

C2 A corollary of the scientific theory is the development of new technologies.

adjective naturally following or resulting from

Example Sentences

A1 The corollary effect of eating too much junk food is weight gain.

A2 A corollary benefit of regular exercise is improved cardiovascular health.

B1 One corollary aspect of globalization is the spread of cultural diversity.

B2 A corollary consequence of deforestation is the loss of biodiversity.

C1 The corollary implications of the new policy have yet to be fully understood.

C2 The corollary impact of the economic downturn was felt across multiple industries.

Examples of corollary in a Sentence

formal The corollary of this theorem can be proven using a similar approach.

informal The corollary to that is we'll have to find another way to solve the problem.

slang The corollary of skipping class is getting detention.

figurative The corollary of taking risks is experiencing both success and failure.

Grammatical Forms of corollary

plural

corollaries

comparative

more corollary

superlative

most corollary

present tense

corollary

future tense

will corollary

perfect tense

has corollary

continuous tense

is corollary

singular

corollary

positive degree

corollary

infinitive

to corollary

gerund

corollarying

participle

corollaryed

Origin and Evolution of corollary

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'corollary' originated from the Latin word 'corollarium', meaning a gift or gratuity.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'corollary' evolved to refer to a proposition that follows from one already proven, or a natural consequence of something else.