Corollary Definition

corollary
noun
  1. a practical consequence that follows naturally; "blind jealousy is a frequent corollary of passionate love"
  2. (logic) an inference that follows directly from the proof of another proposition

"Corollary" in song lyrics

See how corollary is used in real songs:

  • "roosevelt corollary"
    AOL — AOL
  • "tr corollary"
    AOL — AOL
  • "lodge corollary"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "corollary"

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