HyperDic: corollary

English > 2 senses of the word corollary:
NOUNeventcorollarya practical consequence that follows naturally
cognitioncorollary(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition
corollary > pronunciation
Soundskao'rahleh.riy
Rhymesaccusatory ... zealotry: 432 rhymes with riy...
English > corollary: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA practical consequence that follows naturally.
Example"blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love"
Broaderconsequence, aftermathThe outcome of an event especially as relative to an individual
English > corollary: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
Meaning(logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition.
CategorylogicThe branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
Broaderinference, illationThe reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
Spanishcorolario
Catalancorol·lari

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