Corollary
/ΛkΙΛ.rΙ.lΙ.ri/noun
A proposition that follows from one already proven or accepted.
Did you know?The term 'corollary' originates from the ancient practice of adding a reward or benefit to a previously established principle, often in philosophical and mathematical contexts.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
corollarium
βA reward or garland given for a poem or achievement.β
Late Latin
Late Latin
corolla
βA small crown or garland (diminutive of 'corona', meaning crown).β
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
corollarium
βAn addition to a main proposition, akin to a supplementary reward.β
15th Century
Middle French
corollaire
βA consequence or effect of a previously established idea.β
Modern English
English
corollary
βA conclusion or result that naturally follows from a given premise.β