
Corollary
Natural Progression
Corollary describes an outcome that seems a natural next step from something else.
Increased greenhouse gas emissions are a corollary of unchecked industrial growth.
Not Always Positive
A corollary can be negative or positive, often related to cause and effect.
The economic downturn was a natural corollary of the new government's policy.
Not a Synonym
'Corollary' isn't always interchangeable with 'result' because it suggests inevitability.
She regarded the public outrage as the corollary of controversial legislation.
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ConclusionConsequenceDeductionImplicationInferenceOutcomeResultSequel
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