corollary — a natural consequence or result that follows from a previous statement or action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a natural consequence or result that follows from a previous statement or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːrəˌleri/
Example Sentences
- The corollary of eating too much pizza is that your pants won't fit anymore.
- Economic growth often brings job creation as a corollary.
- The corollary of his boss's bad mood was that everyone worked extra quietly.
corollary
NOUN[/ˈkɔːrəˌleri/]
a natural consequence or result that follows from a previous statement or action
Better sleep boosts focus — a natural corollary of healthier habits.
A modest salary's corollary: just browsing the gallery!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'corollarium' meaning a small gift or gratuity, derived from 'corolla' (a small crown or garland), which comes from 'corona' (crown). The word evolved to mean a proposition that follows as a natural consequence from a proven statement.
Breakdown
cor- (crown) + -olla (diminutive suffix, small) + -arium (thing, place) = corollarium (small crown/gift) → corollary (natural consequence)
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📝Examples
“The corollary of eating too much pizza is that your pants won't fit anymore.”
“Economic growth often brings job creation as a corollary.”
“The corollary of his boss's bad mood was that everyone worked extra quietly.”
“Increased pollution is an unfortunate corollary of rapid industrialization.”
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