n.; pl. Corollaries [ L. corollarium gift, corollary, fr. corolla. See Corolla. ] 1. That which is given beyond what is actually due, as a garland of flowers in addition to wages; surplus; something added or superfluous. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Now come, my Ariel; bring a corollary, Rather than want a spirit. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Something which follows from the demonstration of a proposition; an additional inference or deduction from a demonstrated proposition; a consequence. [ 1913 Webster ] |