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View usage for: (ræmɪfɪkeɪʃən) Word forms: plural ramificationscountable noun [usually plural, oft with poss]The ramifications of a decision, plan, or event are all its consequences and effects, especially ones which are not obvious at first. Consider the long-term ramifications of any loan. [+ of] More Synonyms of ramification ramification in British English (ˌræmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. the act or process of ramifying or branching out 2. an offshoot or subdivision 3. (often plural) a subsidiary consequence, esp one that complicates 4. a structure of branching parts ramification in American English (ˌræməfɪˈkeɪʃən) noun1. a ramifying or being ramified; specif., the arrangement of branches or offshoots, as on a plant 2. the result of ramifying ; specif.,b. a derived effect, consequence, or result the ramifications of an act Word origin MFr < pp. of ML ramificareExamples of 'ramification' in a sentenceramification In other languagesramification British English: ramification NOUN The ramifications of a decision, plan, or event are all its consequences and effects, especially ones which are not obvious at first. The political ramifications would be equally devastating. - American English: ramification
- Brazilian Portuguese: ramificação
- Chinese: > 后果尤指最初并不明显的
- European Spanish: ramificación
- French: ramification
- German: Auswirkungen
- Italian: ramificazione
- Japanese: 結果
- Korean: 파문
- European Portuguese: ramificação
- Latin American Spanish: ramificación
Definition the consequences or complications resulting from an action These issues have powerful personal and political ramifications. Synonyms consequences results developments complications Definition a structure of branching parts Synonyms development extension forking subdivision divarication Additional synonymsDefinition a secondary woody stem extending from the trunk or main branch of a tree the low, overhanging branches of a giant pine tree Synonyms bough, shoot, arm, spray, limb, sprig, offshoot, prong, ramificationDefinition a part of an organization that has been made into a unit for administrative or other reasons the sales division Synonyms department, group, head, sector, branch, subdivision Definition something that protrudes, esp. an outgrowth from a part of the body The annexe is an architectural excrescence. Synonyms protrusion, lump, projection, prominence, knob, blot, outgrowth, protuberanceNearby words oframification - ramble
- rambler
- rambling
- ramification
- ramify
- ramp
- rampage
Additional synonymsDefinition something that has developed from something else Psychology began as an offshoot of natural philosophy. Synonyms by-product, development, product, branch, supplement, complement, spin-off, auxiliary, adjunct, appendage, outgrowth, appurtenance Definition anything that happens after or as a result of something else The arrests were a direct sequel to the investigations. Synonyms consequence, result, outcome, conclusion, end, issue, payoff (informal), upshotDefinition the final result or conclusion So the upshot is we're going for lunch on Friday. Synonyms result, consequence, outcome, end, issue, event, conclusion, sequel, finale, culmination, end result, payoff (informal) |