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单词 ramification
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ramification

noun

ram·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌra-mə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce ramification (audio)
1
a
: branch, offshoot
b
: a branched structure
2
a
: the act or process of branching
b
: arrangement of branches (as on a plant)
3
: consequence, outgrowth
the ramifications of the decision

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Arguably the largest ramification for McDonald’s, a values issue, concerned the Russian employees. Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 27 July 2022 The ramification for cannabis businesses could be dramatic if cashless ATMs are in fact the next target of federal enforcement. Amiah Taylor, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2022 Kristaps Porzingis have lifted Dallas’ visibility, but the Mavericks soon will experience the financial ramification of having a superstar player. Brad Townsend, Dallas News, 31 July 2021 But King also alluded to another ramification of Covid: Great Lakes Brewing Co. donated more than $400,000 in philanthropy initiatives in 2019. Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Dec. 2020 Another ramification of the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak is a sharp escalation in federal borrowing. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2020 That's the ramification of a ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday. Keith Bierygolick, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2020 This could be the most fascinating ramification, whether the 2020 college season is partially or fully wiped out by the coronavirus. Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2020 For the most part, Black Mirror is a series extrapolating the dark ramifications of humanity’s obsession with technology to dystopian near-future settings. Adam Epstein, Quartz, 5 June 2020 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Kids Definition

ramification

noun

ram·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌra-mə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce ramification (audio)
: something that is the result of something else
Our committee will study the ramifications of the change.

Medical Definition

ramification

noun

ram·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌram-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce ramification (audio)
1
: the act or process of branching
specifically : the mode of arrangement of branches
2
: a branch or offshoot from a main stock or channel
the ramification of an artery
also : the resulting branched structure
make visible the whole ramification of the dendrite

ramification

noun

as in implication
formal something that is produced by or necessarily follows an action, decision, etc. They discussed the possible ramifications of the new treaty. The government's actions in this case could have major political ramifications.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • implication
  • outcome
  • consequence
  • effect
  • repercussion
  • result
  • upshot
  • denouement
  • resultant
  • development
  • issue
  • aftermath
  • corollary
  • outgrowth
  • aftereffect
  • echo
  • fate
  • product
  • ending
  • conclusion
  • precipitate
  • dénouement
  • backwash
  • sequence
  • fallout
  • sequel
  • fruit
  • child
  • blowback
  • aftershock
  • side effect
  • afterclap
  • offshoot
  • ripple
  • by-product
  • afterglow
  • side reaction
  • spin-off

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • consideration
  • factor
  • basis
  • beginning
  • base
  • determinant
  • ground
  • source
  • foundation
  • cause
  • incentive
  • root
  • origin
  • stimulus
  • reason
  • impetus
  • mother
  • inspiration
  • spring
  • groundwork
  • start
  • antecedent
  • occasion
  • causation
  • instigation
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