corollary
Say it: kuh-ROL-uh-ree /ˈkɔrəlɛri/ · noun
What “corollary” means
A result that naturally follows from something else.
More precisely: A natural consequence or result that follows from something else.
Example: “A corollary of remote work is that clear writing matters more than ever.”
When to use it
For a consequence that follows logically from an earlier fact or idea, usually in formal writing or careful discussion.
Similar words
consequence, result, upshot
Where it comes from
From Latin corollarium, originally a gift or garland given as a bonus.
Quick check
Every room needs a key, and you have three rooms. Needing three keys is what kind of result?
a corollary or a coincidence?
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a corollary
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