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corollary

//kəˈrɒləri//
English Definition
A natural consequence or result.
中文释义
推论;必然结果
Example Sentence

The rapid expansion of urban areas is a corollary of increased industrialization and population growth.

城市地区的迅速扩张是工业化和人口增长增加的一个必然结果。

Synonyms
consequence result outgrowth
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
coroll(小花冠附加) → 随之而来的结论。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “corollary”?

  1. A Skeptical; disbelieving.
  2. B Overly concerned with minor rules.
  3. C A natural consequence or result.
  4. D Innocent and frank; naive.
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C — A natural consequence or result.. “corollary” means A natural consequence or result..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A natural consequence or result.”?

  1. A pedantic
  2. B incredulous
  3. C corollary
  4. D ingenuous
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C — corollary. “corollary” means A natural consequence or result..

Common questions about “corollary”

What does “corollary” mean?

corollary — A natural consequence or result.. In Chinese: 推论;必然结果.

How do you pronounce “corollary”?

corollary is pronounced //kəˈrɒləri//.

How is “corollary” used in a sentence?

The rapid expansion of urban areas is a corollary of increased industrialization and population growth. (城市地区的迅速扩张是工业化和人口增长增加的一个必然结果。)

What are synonyms for “corollary”?

consequence, result, outgrowth — all close in meaning to corollary (A natural consequence or result.).

What is the opposite of “corollary”?

cause, source — each the opposite of corollary (A natural consequence or result.).

Is “corollary” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. corollary is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “corollary”?

coroll(小花冠附加) → 随之而来的结论。

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