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Meaning of Corollary
A corollary is a statement that follows with little or no additional proof required, often as a direct result of something else.
Definitions
- A statement that follows with little or no additional proof required, often as a direct result of something else
- * A natural consequence or result of a set of circumstances
Etymology of Corollary
The word "corollary" originates from the Latin "corollarium," meaning "a grant or gift," which is derived from "corolla," meaning "a small garland" and the suffix "-arium," which forms a noun indicating a place or a thing
Historically, the term "corollary" was used in logic and mathematics to describe a statement that follows directly from a previous statement or set of statements
Example Uses
- One corollary of the new policy is that it will lead to increased efficiency in the workplace
- * The corollary of this theorem is that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees
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