corollary

The definition of a corollary is a natural consequence, or a result that naturally follows.

(noun)

Obesity is an example of acorollary of regularly over-eating.

A corollary is defined as an idea formed from something that is already proved.

(adjective)

If a+b=c, then an example of a corollary is that c-b=a.

See corollary in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Origin: ME corolarie < LL corollarium, a deduction < L, orig., money paid for a garland, hence gift, gratuity < corolla: see corolla

See corollary in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. cor·ol·lar·ies

A proposition that follows with little or no proof required from one already proven.
A deduction or an inference.
A natural consequence or effect; a result.

adjective

Consequent; resultant.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English corolarie

Origin: , from Latin corōllārium, money paid for a garland, gratuity

Origin: , from corōlla, small garland; see corolla

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