Corollary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkȯr-ə-ˌler-ē/ cor·ol·lary

Meaning & Definition of Corollary

Corollary (noun)

  1. a proposition inferred immediately from a proved proposition with little or no additional proof
  2. something that naturally follows, result
  3. something that incidentally or naturally accompanies or parallels

Corollary (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause

    "one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming"

    similar: aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, matter of course
    related: ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off
    opposite: antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason
    near: consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

  2. something that is found along with something else

    "increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program"

    similar: accompaniment, attendant, companion, concomitant, incident, obbligato
    related: accessory, adjunct, appendage, complement, supplement, counterpart, fellow, mate, consequence, follow-up, fixings, trimmings

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Corollary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Corollary:

aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, precipitate, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot, accompaniment, attendant, companion, concomitant, incident, obbligato, matter of course

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Corollary

Words with the opposite meaning of Corollary:

antecedent, causation, cause, occasion, reason

Related Words for Corollary

ramification, denouement, echo, implication, repercussion, afterclap, afterglow, aftershock, blowback, by-product, fallout, offshoot, ripple, side effect, spin-off, accessory, adjunct, appendage, complement, supplement, counterpart, fellow, mate, follow-up, fixings, trimmings

Near Antonyms of Corollary

consideration, determinant, factor, base, basis, foundation, ground, groundwork, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus, mother, origin, root, source, spring

Word Forms of Corollary

Inflections: corollaries

Derived words: corollary (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Corollary

Middle English correlary, corolarie, borrowed from Late Latin corōllārium, going back to Latin, "garland (given as a reward), unsolicited payment, gratuity," from corōlla "small wreath of flowers" + -ārium -ary:1 corolla

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Corollary

Frequently Asked Questions about Corollary

What does "Corollary" mean?

"Corollary" means a proposition inferred immediately from a proved proposition with little or no additional proof. As a noun, it is defined as: a proposition inferred immediately from a proved proposition with little or no additional proof. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Corollary"?

Other words for "Corollary" include aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, development and effect. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Corollary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Corollary"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Corollary". Common alternatives include aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, development, effect, fate and fruit.

What is the opposite of "Corollary"?

Antonyms of "Corollary" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include consideration, determinant, factor and base.

How do you use "Corollary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Corollary" in a sentence: "one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming"; "increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program".

Is "Corollary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Corollary" is a noun.

Is "Corollary" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Corollary" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Corollary"?

"Corollary" is pronounced /ˈkȯr-ə-ˌler-ē/ and divided into syllables as cor·ol·lary.